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Calculate the potential for stormwater reuse and corresponding cistern sizes to accommodate stormwater reuse for irrigation or other applications like toilet flushing. Be sure to allocate proper space for rainwater cisterns.

Calculate the potential for stormwater

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The civil engineer calculates the minimum volume of stormwater that must be treated through infiltration, reuse or mechanical treatment to meet the 80% TSS removal rates after development. Base this calculation on the average annual rainfall for the proje

The civil engineer calculates the minimum volume of stormwater that must be treated through

Read more about The civil engineer calculates the minimum volume of stormwater that must be treated through infiltration, reuse or mechanical treatment to meet the 80% TSS removal rates after development. Base this calculation on the average annual rainfall for the proje

Explore potential synergies and tradeoffs with other LEED credits or green building strategies. Items to discuss can include the use of parking lots vs. parking garages (SSc7.1) for stormwater management, rain gardens, trees for shading hardscapes (also S

Explore potential synergies and tradeoffs with other LEED credits or green building strategies. Items to discuss can include the use of parking lots vs.

Read more about Explore potential synergies and tradeoffs with other LEED credits or green building strategies. Items to discuss can include the use of parking lots vs. parking garages (SSc7.1) for stormwater management, rain gardens, trees for shading hardscapes (also S

Develop a project-wide water budget and a landscape irrigation water budget. This will help teams decide if reusing rainwater may be appropriate and where to use it—typically either in irrigation or toilet flushing.

Develop a project-wide

Read more about Develop a project-wide water budget and a landscape irrigation water budget. This will help teams decide if reusing rainwater may be appropriate and where to use it—typically either in irrigation or toilet flushing.

The civil engineer determines the degree of stormwater management required by LEED based on average annual rainfall. The engineer uses these calculations to determine the type and size of systems needed. Managing 90% of the average annual rainfall is equi

The civil engineer determines the degree of stormwater management required by LEED based on average annual rainfall. The engineer uses these calculations to determine the type and size of systems needed. Managing 90% of the average annual rainfall is equivalent to treating the amounts listed on this table.

Read more about The civil engineer determines the degree of stormwater management required by LEED based on average annual rainfall. The engineer uses these calculations to determine the type and size of systems needed. Managing 90% of the average annual rainfall is equi

Research historical climate records to understand expected storm event frequency, intensity, and duration.

Research historical climate records to understand expected storm event frequency, intensity, and duration.

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Research local regulations on the stormwater quality requirements, as well as regulations on the collection, storage and reuse of stormwater, including water rights.

Research local regulations on the stormwater quality requirements, as well as regulations on the collection, storage and reuse of stormwater, including water rights.

Read more about Research local regulations on the stormwater quality requirements, as well as regulations on the collection, storage and reuse of stormwater, including water rights.

Familiarize yourself with natural hydrology, site topography and soil infiltration rates by conducting site visits and tests. Confirm that soils are capable of infiltrating 90% of annual rainfall. If the porous site area cannot infiltrate 90% of rainfall,

Familiarize yourself with natural hydrology, site topography and soil infiltration rates by conducting site visits and tests. Confirm that soils are capable of infiltrating 90% of annual rainfall.

Read more about Familiarize yourself with natural hydrology, site topography and soil infiltration rates by conducting site visits and tests. Confirm that soils are capable of infiltrating 90% of annual rainfall. If the porous site area cannot infiltrate 90% of rainfall,

Explore low-impact development strategies such as bioretention, vegetated swales, a green roof, rainwater cisterns, and porous pavement. These strategies reduce hardscape and impervious areas, thereby reducing runoff. Some strategies such as green r

Explore

Read more about Explore low-impact development strategies such as bioretention, vegetated swales, a green roof, rainwater cisterns, and porous pavement. These strategies  reduce hardscape and impervious areas, thereby reducing runoff. Some strategies such as green r

CxA to revisit the project after 8–10 months of occupancy. Facility managers and owners can use this opportunity to discuss challenges and issues that arose since construction completion. The CxA reviews the maintenance log and confirms the operatio

CxA to revisit the project after 8–10 months of occupancy.

Read more about CxA to revisit the project after 8–10 months of occupancy. Facility managers and owners can use this opportunity to discuss challenges and issues that arose since construction completion. The CxA reviews the maintenance log and confirms the operatio

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