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non-potable is everything

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Jean Marais
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Jean Marais
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Mon, 03/08/2010 - 07:44

As Corinna mentioned, LEED does mention "natural surface" or other "subsurface" resources. Many such sources are potable. Well water for example is often very brackish (hard, full of calcium), but technically still fit for human consumption. I don't think LEED is refering to using non-potable subsurface or surface water. The intent is to reduce the demand on our potable water supply infrastructure as well as reducing the loads on our aquifers.
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Eric Johnson
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Tue, 09/07/2010 - 17:53

There are several CIR's from past projects that clearly state using well water is against the credit intent.

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