United States Office of Water EPA-832-F-94-006
Environmental Protection 4204 September 1994
Agency
vx EPA Becoming a WAVE Partner
WAVE'S Mission
WAVE (Water Alliances for Voluntary Efficiency) is a non-regulatory water-efficiency
partnership created and supported by U.S. EPA. WAVE'S mission is to encourage
commercial businesses and institutions to reduce water consumption while increasing
efficiency, profitability and competitiveness.
WAVE Partner
Becoming a WAVE partner is a strictly voluntary action taken by a growing breed of
businesses who choose to include water-use efficiency as part of their overall environ-
mental strategy. Partners who implement the measures available through WAVE can enjoy
many financial, strategic and marketing advantages, such as: Significant water and energy-
related cost savings; enhanced public image; and the opportunity to improve operational
effectiveness. To help members publicize their WAVE participation, EPA provides a full
range of marketing, technical and public-recognition support services.
EEligibility
Any U.S. hotel, motel, inn or company whose primary business is providing lodging
services may participate. To become eligible for EPAs comprehensive support program,
and to demonstrate commitment, Partners sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
which obligates them to specific actions during their active membership. MOUs are available
upon request from the WAVE Program Director's Office. Membership may be terminated
by members or EPA at any time without prior notice or penalty. A partial list of responsibil-
ities under the agreement includes:
EEPA Partner
4 Supply WAVE outreach materials, marketing 4 Endorse WAVE 's water-efficiency concepts
and public relations support
4 Survey water-use devices in all facilities
4 Provide FREE water-use analysis software to
help identify savings opportunities 4 Afpm* a WAVE Implementation Manager
4 Designate a WAVE Partner liaison 4 W^ profitable, install upgrades that reduce
consumption within an agreed-upon time
4 Seek to remove governmental barjiers frame
4 Staff a nationwide member help line 4 Design all new facilities to be water efficient
4 Provide technical support, training and 4 Report progress and program data to EPA
workshops
Alliances For , please contact: WAVE Program Director, U.S. EPA, 401 M St. SW—
voary Efficiency Mail Stop -4204, Washington, DC 20460. Or caU (202) 260-7288. Fax (202) 260-182Z
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