Date
Inquiry
Can project team include reclaimed water systems that are planned and funded, but will not be completed until 3 to 5 years after occupancy in credit calculations?
Ruling
Update October 20, 2016: See the updated “Water Use Reduction Additional Guidance” document for new guidance on applying seawater or municipal wastewater to v2009 Water Efficiency credits.
Original ruling May 9, 2011
Per the LEED NC v2.1 WEc2 CIR ruling dated 10/2/2006, projects may only count future infrastructure such as reclaimed water systems so long as they will be completed and functional within 1 year. Applicable internationally.
Internationally Applicable
On
Campus Applicable
Off