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NC-2009 WEc2:Innovative Wastewater Technologies

rainwater for greenhouse food production

We are designing an 150,000 sf industrial production facility in Chicago with a greenhouse on the roof for food production. A cistern is proposed to collect rainwater from the roof, have it treated and used to meet >50% water demands of the greenhouse production. Does this qualify for WEc2 at all? Greenhouse water is considered a process load, but it certainly reduces potable water usage. Additionally there's a state moratorium on using rainwater for toilets and urinals in Illinois. Also, we have reached the maximum 5 points on ID through other sustainable features and exemplary points, so ID option is out.

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Fri, 12/20/2013 - 21:02

Joann, I think this is covered under the first FAQ above. Please post back here if that doesn't do it for you.

Fri, 12/20/2013 - 21:13

Thanks, Tristan. But I just can't believe that the LEED wouldn't recognize the benefit of rainwater being used for greenhouse. Perhaps a few versions down the road.

Fri, 12/20/2013 - 22:49

Joann, my answer was in response to your question on WEc2. Taking a broader view, you could get recognition for this under IPc1.

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