The amount of and access to clean water is becoming an increasingly significant issue in the United States and throughout the globe. Decreasing indoor and outdoor water consumption is a priority of the USGBC, and is usually cost effective for project teams. WaterSense provides valuable information to single family homes from their testing requirements.
Additional Questions
- Was it difficult finding a WaterSense certified professional?
- Was the hot water delivery system calculation straightforward?
- What was the most useful test/measure in this credit?
Credit Submittals
General
- Register for Pilot Credit(s) LEEDuser.com, and participate in online forum
- Submit the feedback survey using the link on the USGBC.org credit page; supply PDF of your survey/confirmation of completion with credit documentation
Credit Specific
- Provide WaterSense Specification for Single-Family New Homes certificate.
- For multi-family, provide detailed calculations of the worst case in-unit hot water delivery system & information on how the Outdoor Water-Efficiency Criteria were met