SeaWorld San Antonio Water Conservation We will inspire people, through the power of entertainment, to celebrate, connect with and care for the natural world we share.
Water Conservation Initiatives Reduce Reuse Recycle Conserve Educate
Reduction of Water Usage Partnered with SAWS to retrofit restroom toilets with high efficiency (low-flow) fixtures Automatic shut-off faucets Sensored urinals Shower heads
Reduction of Water Usage Replacement of signature sign at entrance to park without a fountain Reduction of pools Reduction of irrigation heads and irrigation run-time
Water Reuse Exhibit saltwater Freshwater Complex filtration and backwash system to flocculate out solids to recover saltwater back to system Freshwater Water park systems are reused in Ski Lake system water Park fountains employ the use of condensate water Recovery of splash out water
Water Recycling Flamingo exhibit Saltwater systems Water is filtered and treated, then returned to system Saltwater systems Addition of sludge pumps into backwash basins to optimize amount of saltwater available for reuse Recovery of splash out water Reverse osmosis of saltwater Reuse salt-free water into cooling tower system
Water Recycling Ice plant blow down water Reject “hard” water extracted from production and recovered to holding tank Water pumped to cooling tower system Reduction of make-up water to cooling tower Reduction of sanitary sewer Reduction of energy consumption at cooling tower
Water Conservation Condensate water collection for use in aesthetic fountains and landscaping Boardwalk Games Shamu’s Smokehouse Front of Park Building for Compass Rose Fountain Pets Ahoy Theater
Water Conservation Landscape practices Drip irrigation Xeriscape Incorporation of rocks and glass into landscaped areas Use of colored pots
Water Education Best management practices LEAK hotline Irrigation Landscape hand-watering Park quality cleaning LEAK hotline L-E-A-K or x5325 24 hour turn-around Communication to team members Team member communication meetings Daily newsletter Intranet site Social media Park signage Tours
Water Education Conservation Tours Speaking Engagements Team members Universities University of Texas at San Antonio Texas A&M University Government agencies US Army Professional organizations Speaking Engagements Texas Environmental Health Association Central Texas Environmental Health Association Amusement Industry, Manufacturers & Suppliers (AIMS) Seminar
Questions? Thanks Anna Lisa Aguirre Manager – Environmental at SeaWorld San Antonio AnnaLisa.Aguirre@SeaWorld.com 210-523-3139 Conservation has to be in the minds of management and must have the buy-in of team members Employee education is hugely important and arms our team with the ability to find conservation ideas in their areas because of the way they do things. Employee outreach and participation is very rewarding; team can see how they can help our environment on big levels or on small levels daily