Within the non-residential sector, more than one-half of the water consumed is for landscaping and other outdoor uses. Most of the balance is consumed for cooling, industrial processes and sanitary purposes.
Water use by a combination of public and private golf courses - though highly visible - represents less than three percent of the total water consumed in Phoenix. Other larger turf facilities (such as parks, schools and common areas) represent another two percent. A combination of reclaimed water, non-potable water and potable water are currently used by large turf facilities. However, an increasing proportion of these larger turf-related facilities will use reclaimed water in the future.
