LEED Green Associate Adheres to LEED v4 Water Efficiency Basic Requirement
In the pursuit of sustainable and water-efficient buildings, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) plays a pivotal role by awarding the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certificate. One of the essential criteria in the Water Efficiency category of LEED v4 is Building-Level Water Metering.
This prerequisite requires the installation of permanent water meters that measure the total potable water use for the building and associated grounds. The purpose of this measure is to encourage the tracking and management of water consumption in buildings, promoting sustainable water management practices.
Building-Level Water Metering is the only prerequisite in the LEED v4 Water Efficiency category. The data collected by these meters must be compiled into monthly and annual summaries, and the project must commit to sharing this water usage data with USGBC for at least five years after occupancy or certification.
While Building-Level Water Metering is a crucial component for achieving LEED certification, it is important to note that other water-related aspects are addressed in different categories. For instance, Building-Level Energy Metering is a prerequisite in the Energy and Atmosphere (EA) category, not in the Water Efficiency category. Cooling Tower Water Use, on the other hand, is a credit in the Water Efficiency category, not a prerequisite.
Rainwater Management, which involves the collection and use of rainwater for non-potable purposes, is a credit in the Sustainable Sites (SS) category, not a prerequisite in the Water Efficiency category.
By implementing Building-Level Water Metering, projects can not only strive for LEED certification but also contribute to the global effort of conserving water resources and promoting sustainable building practices.
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