Innovation Credit - Groundwater Reuse Due to the site constraints of our urban project, the lowest parking level will be located approximately 10\'-0" feet below the water table. We have incorporated a collection system that takes the water away from the building in order to prevent the groundwater from entering the building and damaging the foundation. Survey information from our geotechnical engineer indicates that the flow of groundwater could be up to 100 gpm. Under normal project conditions that groundwater would be channeled to the city stormwater system, potentially adding a large load to the city\'s infrastructure. Instead we are proposing to pump that groundwater into our stormwater collection tank, which utilizes the stormwater to flush the water closets and the urinals. Will this reuse of groundwater that would otherwise end up in the city infrastructure qualify for an Innovation Credit?
Putting a building in the groundwater flow and then channeling the flow away from this location may be a noteworthy engineering accomplishment but it does not constitute an innovation. A more likely Innovation Point for the system is from the reduction of potable water use beyond the established requirements of 20% and 30%. The next available point for exemplary performance is at the 40% reduction level. Applicable internationally.