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Can I include process water savings in order to earn an Exemplary Performance point?

Will the reviewers accept a spreadsheet as a plumbing fixture schedule in lieu of the plans from the Construction Documents?

In LEED review comments I've been referred to the Water Use Reduction Additional Guidance document. I didn't know this was a required reference document.

Should I include bar sinks? What about mop sinks or janitor sinks? Swimming pools? Safety showers? Bidets? Tub spouts?

We provided new showers in our project to comply with the alternative transportation credit. Should they be considered in WEp1 calculations?

Can you explain the 12-second duration for metering faucets?

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Schools-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction

It is mentioned that well and

Ameet AA

LEEDuser Basic Member

27 thumbs up

November 20, 2012

It is mentioned that well and pond water does not count for this credit. extracting water from onsite Aquifer using borehole can considered for this credit as the project will not be using any potable water source? Thanks

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

LEEDuser Expert

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Fri, 11/23/2012 - 00:01

Ameet, this would not be allowed. What you have described is very similar to using a potable water well.

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