[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 4]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR650.64]

[Page 313]
 
                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
              CHAPTER V--DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 650--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT (AR 200-1)--Table of Contents
 
                  Subpart C--Water Resources Management
 
Sec. 650.64  Water conservation.

    (a) Reduce consumption. All uses of water will be periodically 
surveyed and action taken to reduce water consumption wherever possible. 
The design and construction of new facilities and processes will 
consider minimized consumption of water, in particular potable water, as 
a major parameter. Vegetation and landscaping will be selected for the 
particular climate and geographical location so as to minimize or 
eliminate the need for irrigation.
    (b) Reuse-recycle. In addition to reducing initial water 
consumption, water conservation measures will include the reuse or 
recycling of wastewater whenever practicable. The design methodology for 
new or for modification of old facilities and processes will identify 
potential re-use or recycling of wastewater alternatives and such 
alternatives will be selected whenever it is determined economically 
competitive with ``once through'' processes. Examples include closed 
cycle cooling systems for power plants and the use of land based sewage 
treatment systems.
    (c) Erosion Control. Operations will be scheduled and designed to 
reduce or eliminate the destruction of vegetation and other ground cover 
which prevents erosion and stream siltation. Siting of new facilities 
will consider topography and soil conditions to reduce construction in 
areas sensitive to erosion. Construction techniques and methods that 
minimize erosion will be identified in all construction contracts and 
design/construction specifications. Large parking lots, roof areas, 
aircraft facilities, and roads which result in rapid runoff will be 
minimized wherever practicable. Periodic surveys will be made to 
identify areas where erosion has occurred and action will be initiated 
to control further erosion such as planting vegetation; controlling and, 
where necessary, impounding stormwater from areas of rapid runoff.