L3Harris celebrated the completion of a new water reuse project at its facility in Palm Bay, Fla., which was designed to save approximately 20 million gallons of potable water on an annual basis and reuse on-site stormwater for building cooling purposes.
L3Harris executives and environmental, health, safety and sustainability representatives were joined by partners in the project’s development, including the Resilient Infrastructure Group, to cut the ribbon on “Operation Splashdown” last week.
The sustainability-focused infrastructure project established an alternative water source at one of L3Harris’ largest campuses in Florida. As L3Harris is committed to reducing water use wherever feasible, the campus will now use filtered stormwater from an on-site pond. This will be especially useful in reducing water use, as the campus’ HVAC system relies on the use of evaporative cooling for buildings across the facility. Historically, this particular system has accounted for the majority of water consumed at the Palm Bay site.
“L3Harris is committed to upholding practices that benefit our environment and the communities we work and live in,” said Christoph T. Feddersen, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, L3Harris. “This project boasts environmental benefits and, by establishing an alternative water source for our Palm Bay facility, will increase our operational resiliency and contribute to our meaningful sustainability goals.”
Operation Splashdown supports L3Harris’ recently announced sustainability goals to reduce the company’s water use by 20% over the next six years. L3Harris exceeded its previous water use goals three years ahead of schedule.
For more information on L3Harris’ ongoing sustainability efforts and environmental initiatives, read the company’s 2023 Sustainability Report here.
