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The YAC and Pulte Homes worked together to create a Water Smart Home. February 2004 Water Ways (5 min., 47 sec)
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2003-2004 YAC
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The students learned that the majority of residential water use is outdoors and that this water cannot be recovered. Their goal became communicating the importance of outdoor water conservation through water-efficient landscaping.

Partnering with Pulte Homes
The YAC partnered with Pulte Homes to create a "Water Smart Home" that would demonstrate water-efficient features. The home, located in the Escala development in Summerlin, showcased water-efficient landscaping and indoor fixtures.

Building success
The students worked with the developers during the design phase. They also helped design and install the landscape. The YAC welcomed visitors at the home's opening in February 2004. About 500 people toured the home, which will save 115,000 gallons of water per year.

Recommendations
The YAC recommended the SNWA implement a "Water Smart Home" program. They suggested using a water drop recognition symbol in new homes to identify a water smart home, similar the to the "Energy Star" concept.

The students also recommended that the program include incentives for builders who make their communities and homes eligible for the water smart designation. SNWA is currently developing a Water Smart Homes program.

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YAC members:
Darryl Alpiche, Stephanie Barth, Nia Carter, Jonathan Ebert, Brittney Evans, Lacey Fabbi, Sammy Flores, Courtney Futryk, Crystina Gonzalez, Jordan Hafen, Cambria Horton, Jimi Jobin, Christina Johnson, Sasha Johnson, Bria Kadlub, Jaron Lukasiewicz, Kathleen Martinez, Makelle McBride, Elizabeth Munoz, Ryan O'Hair, Young Ran, Michelle Saxe, Tara Siefert, Violetta Taing, Amanda Vicente, Michelle Walsh, Chris Wolfe, Meilin Young and Darla Zarndt

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