Groundwater to achieve this credit

July 10, 2014

MKK LEED

MKK Consulting Engineers

LEEDuser Basic Member

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July 10, 2014

Hi,

I wonder if using groundwater pumped away from the building’s basement or foundation to use in flush-toilets and urinals instead of potable water is a way to achieve Water Efficiency Credit 2, Innovative Wastewater Technologies?

Thanks

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Tristan Roberts

Representative
Vermont House of Representatives

LEEDuser Expert

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July 26, 2014 - 11:50 am

MKK, this is specifically allowed for WEc1. I don't know of language that specifically allows it for WEc2, but given the precedent I would think it should be allowed. Note that this is only for water pumped away as a nuisance—wells to collect groundwater are not allowed.