Certified Restaurant Water Auditor
Issued by
Santa Fe Community College
This badge shows successful completion of the Certified Restaurant Water Auditor course. Earning this demonstrates that the badge-holder has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to assess the water usage and opportunities for water efficiency retrofits of commercial restaurants. The badge-holder has successfully passed the Certified Restaurant Water Auditor (CRWA) exam with a score of no less than 70% and a probationary audit under the supervision of a certified CRWA trainer.
- Type Certification
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Identified various water-using appliances in commercial kitchens and restaurants, including steamers, combi-ovens, ice makers, dip wells, hot well tables, dishwashers, etc.
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Measured water use of water fixtures in commercial restaurants, including faucets, toilets, water fountains, 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 water-cooled appliances in order to identify air-cooled replacement options to reduce water use.
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Interviewed restaurant owner or manager to determine water demands of commercial restaurant.
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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.