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LEED methodology for calculating water use/efficiency baseline

NC-2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction
posted by Kwame Emmanuel on May 30, 2017, 2:50 pm

Greetings, I am currently researching the LEED methodology for calculating a water use/efficiency baseline for the housing sector. Any links or advice would be greatly appreciated. Regards.

Last reply: Charles Nepps, Jun 6, 2017, 4:40 pm

Daily Use of sink in Dorm Lobby

NC-2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction
posted by Todd Bundren on Jun 29, 2016, 12:21 pm

Hello,

We are currently responding to initial preliminary advise and getting ready to resubmit our responses for a dorm building. However, we are uncertain as to how to evaluate daily...

Last reply: Meredith Elbaum, May 25, 2017, 3:00 pm

Eco Boost Option

NC-2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction
posted by Brightworks Sustainability on May 15, 2017, 2:50 pm

My project is looking into a Kohler Awaken showerhead that performs at 1.5 gpm with a button to provide a 2.0 gpm "eco boost" when more pressure is needed for rinsing out hair. Has anyone used...

Last reply: Charles Nepps, May 16, 2017, 11:16 am

WEp1 Form V01

NC-2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction
posted by Melissa Merryweather on Apr 24, 2017, 5:20 am

RETIRED LEEDuser Expert 623 thumbs up April 24, 2017- 9:55 am Melissa- There are v03, V04, and v06 versions of the WEp1 form for LEED BD+C: NC 2009 per the Sample Forms link- http://www.usgbc.org/sampleforms/v3 and in the Credit Library- http://www.usgbc.org/node/1732070?return=/credits/new-construction/v2009.... Are you posting on the right forum (BD+C: NC 2009) because I don't see a v01 form version? I think the reference you are referring to is either the Water Use Reduction Additional Guidance document- http://www.usgbc.org/resources/water-use-reduction-additional-guidance- or the Water Use...

Last reply: RETIRED, Apr 24, 2017, 9:55 am

Aerators use in water flow fittings

NC-2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction
posted by Magda Aghababyan on Apr 3, 2017, 12:33 am

Hi,
Currently we are working in a office project. For the aesthetic purposes the project owners has selected flow fittings which does not meet the LEED requirement. Therefore they have...

Last reply: Magda Aghababyan, Apr 5, 2017, 5:01 am

Water use in a campus project

NC-2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction
posted by Magda Aghababyan on Mar 29, 2017, 1:30 am

We are working on a LEED campus project which is going to be certified with one new construction building (will be certified LEED NC 2009) and some other buildings which are not going to be...

Last reply: Magda Aghababyan, Apr 5, 2017, 4:58 am

Freatics water

NC-2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction
posted by VICTOR MORENO on Feb 13, 2017, 11:13 am

Hello.
In our LEED Project, the water used for Urinals and WC is recovered of the subsoil (freatics water). So, in Water Use Reduction Calculator, i have indicated the total non-potable...

Last reply: Charles Nepps, Feb 14, 2017, 10:32 am

Eye Wash Basins in a Lab

NC-2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction
posted by Aru Sau on Feb 6, 2017, 10:28 am

Would a Eye Wash Basin in a Laboratory be considered as...

Last reply: Jean Marais, Feb 7, 2017, 1:07 am

Use of bidets in an office bathroom for NC 2009 project

NC-2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction
posted by Guillermo Brunzini on Jan 13, 2017, 1:00 pm

As far as I know, bidets are considered process water fixtures, so do not need be included in the water saving calculation, is that correct?
I would appreciate any confirmation or comment...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Jan 15, 2017, 2:23 pm

Water Use Reduction Baseline for Renovation

NC-2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction
posted by John Krutko on Dec 8, 2016, 9:33 am

My office is working on a school renovation registered under LEED v2009 NC. I am wondering what the baseline water usage is for new plumbing fixtures replacing fixtures that were installed in the...

Last reply: Carlie Bullock-Jones, Dec 8, 2016, 10:22 am