Date
Inquiry
If a well is installed at the site to extract groundwater for all irrigation needs, would this count for 2 points under WE Credit 1.1 and 1.2 since potable water would not be used at all for irrigation?
Ruling
The LEED Reference Guide (formatted version of July 2001) defines "potable water" on page 70 as, "water that is suitable for drinking and is supplied from wells or municipal water systems." Therefore, if the quality of the source is suitable for drinking, the intent of the credit is not met and the points would not be achieved. Applicable Internationally.
Internationally Applicable
On
Campus Applicable
Off