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Case 1, Option 2 baseline
EBOM-2009 WEc3:Water Efficient Landscapingposted by Ryan Tinus on
Hi, I am attempting to calculate the baseline for irrigation, and came across an EPA Watersense Water Budget tool that can be used to determine the water efficiency of landscaping.
City Supplied Reclaimed Water
EBOM-2009 WEc3:Water Efficient Landscapingposted by Nicholas Bradley on
My project site is already utilizing reclaimed water for 100% of it's irrigation, as required by the local city ordinance. Are we still eligible for this credit?
The reclaim water project on going
EBOM-2009 WEc3:Water Efficient Landscapingposted by Linh Huynh on
Hi, I am working on a LEED project. My performance period is from April to July, 2012.
Special situation
EBOM-2009 WEc3:Water Efficient Landscapingposted by Andres Giraldo on
Hi, I would like to know if there is any special validation to my situation: We used to have irrigation from the faucets, what means an irrigation with potable water, but we are attempting to get
Permeable areas
EBOM-2009 WEc3:Water Efficient Landscapingposted by Lourdes Salinas on
I'm curious on what everyone thinks about permeable areas covered with gravel; are these considered landscape areas and account for the 5% landscape area requirement?
What if landscaping isn't installed yet?
EBOM-2009 WEc3:Water Efficient Landscapingposted by Vanessa Seibert on
We are in the PP but do not have our low-water landscaping installed. A contract will be signed to install it prior to the end of the PP. Has anyone obtained the credit this way?
5% Requirement Clarification
EBOM-2009 WEc3:Water Efficient Landscapingposted by Marie Gruel on
I have a zero lot line project, so all landscaped areas are within planters on the plaza level, or in tree wells in the sidewalk.
Treated water for landscaping
EBOM-2009 WEc3:Water Efficient Landscapingposted by Manasi Kulkarni on
Our project has installed water meters for Irrigation just recently at the start of performance period. The project uses 100% of treated water for Irrigation which is metered.