Term
| Water Efficiency credit 1.1 intent |
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Definition
| Limit the use of potable water for the purpose of irrigation |
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Term
| Water Efficiency credit 1.1 requirements |
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Definition
Reduce potable water consumption for irrigation by 50% below the mid summer baseline
plant species
irrigation eff.
captured rainwater
recycled wastewater
city non-potable water |
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Term
| Water Efficiency credit 1.2 intent |
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Definition
| eliminate the use of potable water for irrigation of landscape and plants |
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Term
| Water Efficiency credit 1.2 requirements |
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Definition
use only captured or recycled water sources
OR
install landscaping that does not require permanent irrigation
(after one year) |
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Term
| Water Efficiency credit 1-5 submittal |
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Definition
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Term
| Water Efficiency credit 2 intent |
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Definition
| reduce generation of wastewater and potable water demand, while increasing the local aquifer recharge |
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Term
| Water Efficiency credit 2 requirements |
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Definition
reduce non-potable water use for building sewage conveyance by 50% through the use of water-conserving fixtures or non-potable water
OR
treat 50% of water to tertiary standards and infiltrate or use on-site |
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Term
| Water Efficiency credit 2 exemplary performance |
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Definition
| !00% reduction of water use |
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Term
| Water Efficiency credit 3.1 intent |
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Definition
| Maximize water efficiency within the building |
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Term
| Water Efficiency credit 3.1 requirements |
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Definition
| use 20% less water than the water use baseline calculated for the building |
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Term
| Water Efficiency credit 3.2 intent |
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Definition
| maximize water efficiency in the building |
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Term
| Water Efficiency credit 3.2 requirements |
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Definition
| reduce water usage by 30% |
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Term
| Water Efficiency credit 3 exemplary performance |
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Definition
| 40% reduction of water usage |
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