A new home for water. A new force for green.
Global Water Resources is known for its leadership in water conservation through recycling and reuse. Now, with the Global Water Center in Maricopa, Arizona, we’ve built Arizona’s new capitol of water recycling and a force for water conservation and sustainability.
The new Global Water Center is the first LEED certified utility facility in Pinal County. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is the national benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-efficiency green buildings. LEED promotes environmentally conscious building by recognizing six key categories:
sustainable sites
energy and atmosphere
water efficiency
indoor environmental quality
materials and resources
innovation in design
As the premier facility of its kind in the world, the Global Water Center will be at the forefront of water management innovation, education, and practice. It will serve over 100,000 homes, care for over 300,000 customers, educate thousands on the benefits of water recycling, and host both local and international conferences on long-term water sustainability. In so doing, it will ultimately create over 100 jobs for the city of Maricopa, Arizona.
Global Water Center’s Environmental Impact
The Center uses 80% less drinkable water than a traditionally constructed building of the same size. It doesn’t use one drop of drinkable water to flush toilets, water plants and grass, or fill a water feature.
Global Water Center takes maximum advantage of natural light and high-efficiency heating and AC, so it uses only two-thirds the electricity of an average commercial structure.
Recycled building materials were used in construction wherever possible:
- Countertops are 100% recycled material
- Plywood backers are 100% recycled materials
- Precast insulated concrete formwalls contain 85% recycled materials
- Ceiling tiles contain 76% recycled materials
- Carpet contains 50% recycled materials
- Asphalt paving contains 75% recycled materials
- Metal parking canopies contain 75% recycled materials
During construction, a waste management plan was implemented to recycle or salvage at least 50% of construction, demolition and land clearing waste, diverting it from landfills.
Global Water supported the local economy and reduced the environmental impact from transportation of materials by having a majority of materials manufactured within 500 miles of the Center.
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