This information-packed guide -- created for businesses in North Carolina, but of value to companies anywhere -- provides a wealth of resources on water conservation and efficiency. Tips, checklists, and success stories are supplemented with background information to help facility managers plan and budget water-efficiency projects, seek buy-in and support from top management, and integrate water efficiency into facility upgrades and new construction. Sections include industry-specific information for textile manufacturers, food processors, and metal finishers, along with auditing methodology and tools suitable for any company.