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Can rainwater tank be connected to the potable water system?

CS-2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping
posted by Adam Targowski on Jun 22, 2011, 7:45 am

I would like to comply with the requirements of this credit by the use of captured rainwater for irrigation purposes. The question is if according to LEED the rainwater tank can be connected to...

Last reply: Julie Hendricks, Oct 26, 2011, 6:24 pm

Credit for temporary irrigation

CS-2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping
posted by Steve Salzman on May 13, 2011, 3:03 pm

Hello,
I'm wondering what people's experiences have been regarding the removal of irrigation after one year - specifically, what is considered "temporary"? If the project removes it's...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, May 24, 2011, 12:56 pm

What plants constitute the baseline under Option 1

CS-2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping
posted by Deborah Lucking on Oct 6, 2010, 2:57 pm

If we choose Option 1, how would we establish the baseline irrigation - based on what plants? Since our site is in the semi-arid Rocky Mountain region, could any non-native plant (say something...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Dec 21, 2010, 7:57 am

Can you achieve WEc1.1&1.2 by having No Landscaping?

CS-2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping
posted by Anita Louey on Oct 1, 2010, 5:02 pm

forum users that in the latest version of the LEED Manual, LEED BD&C 2009 Reference Guide p182-183, it is noted that for WEc1 the landscaping would need to be a minimum of 5% of the plot area;...

Last reply: Anita Louey, Oct 2, 2010, 9:48 am

Calculations required in case of 100% non-potable water?

CS-2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping
posted by V. Miller on Apr 15, 2010, 1:45 am

In the case that 100% non-potable water (municipally supplied TSE) is used for landscaping purposes, is it still required to complete any calculations? If so, what calculations are required?

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Apr 15, 2010, 6:18 pm