Certified Hotel Water Auditor
Issued by
Santa Fe Community College
Earners of this badge successfully completed the Certified Hotel Water Auditor course. The badge-holder has demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities to assess the water usage and opportunities for water efficiency retrofits of commercial lodging establishments. The badge-holder has successfully passed the Certified Hotel Water Auditor (CHWA) exam with a score of no less than 70% and a probationary audit under the supervision of a certified CHWA trainer.
- Type Certification
- Level Intermediate
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Passed and maintained Certified Restaurant Water Auditor (CRWA) certification.
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Identified various water-using appliances in commercial hotels and motels, including ice makers, public restrooms, laundry facilities, cooling towers, etc.
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Measured water use of water fixtures in commercial lodging establishments, including faucets, toilets, showers, and various leaks and drips in order to calculate total water use and potential water savings opportunities.
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Installed new aerators on faucets in order to reduce overall water use.
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Identified irrigation system efficiency improvements.
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Interviewed owner or manager to determine water demands of commercial establishment.
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Utilized various energy and water saving appliance tracker websites in order to determine potential replacement appliances.
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Compiled comprehensive and well-informed water audit based on gathered data and research.