Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
25 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
What does WE stand for?
|
Water Efficiency
|
|
|
What is WE Credit 1 called?
|
Water Efficient Landscaping
|
|
|
What is the intent of Water Efficient Landscape Credit?
|
Limit or eliminate the use of potable water, or other natural surface or subsurface water resources available on or near the projects site, for landscape irrigation.
|
|
|
How many points are available for Water Efficient Landscaping?
|
Two
|
|
|
What is required for Water Efficient Landscaping: Reduce by 50% Credit 1.1?
|
Reduce potable water consumption for irrigation by 50% by a combination of plant species factor, irrigation efficiency, use of captured rainwater, use of recycled wastewater, and use of water treated and conveyed by a public agency specifically for non-potable uses.
|
|
|
What percent of potable water needs to be reduced to get Water Efficient Landscape Credit 1.1
|
A 50% reduction from a calculated mid-summer baseline case.
|
|
|
What is required for Water Efficient Landscaping: No Potable Water Use for Irrigation Credit 1.2
|
A Achieve WE Credit 1.1 and use only captured rainwater, recycled waste water, recycled graywater, or water treated and conveyed by a public agency specifically for non-potable uses for irrigation systems. OR do not install permanent irrigation systems (temp system okay if removed w/in 1 year).
|
|
|
What percent of potable water needs to be reduced to get Water Efficient Landscape Credit 1.2
|
A Potable Free System: 100% total reduction.
|
|
|
What are 2 strategies for Water Efficient Landscape Credits?
|
Design landscape with indigenous plants; Use stormwater, graywater, and/or condensate water for irrigation
|
|
|
What is WE Credit 2 called?
|
Innovative Wastewater Technologies
|
|
|
What is intent of Innovative Wastewater Technologies Credit?
|
Reduce generation of wastewater and potable water demand while increasing local aquifer recharge.
|
|
|
How many points are available for Innovative Wastewater Technologies?
|
One
|
|
|
What is required for Innovative Wastewater Technologies Credit 2?
|
Reduce potable water use for building sewage conveyance by at least 50% OR treat 50% of wastewater on site to tertiary levels. Treated water must be infiltrated or used on- site.
|
|
|
What are 2 examples of Innovative Wastewater Technologies?
|
Change 50% of urinals and toilets to composting toilets and waterless urinals. Reuse stormwater or greywater for sewage conveyance.
|
|
|
What is WE Credit 3 called?
|
Water Use Reduction
|
|
|
What is intent of the Water Use Reduction Credit?
|
Maximize water efficiency to reduce the burden on municipal water supply and wastewater systems.
|
|
|
How many points are available for Water Use Reduction?
|
Two
|
|
|
What is required for Water Use Reduction Credit 3.1?
|
Employ strategies that in aggregate use 20% less water than baseline calculated for building.
|
|
|
What fixture performance requirements need to be met in Water Use Reduction Credit 3.1 and 3.2
|
A Energy Policy Act of 1992
|
|
|
What is required for Water Use Reduction Credit 3.2?
|
Employ strategies that in aggregate use 30% less water than baseline calculated for building.
|
|
|
What total efficiency percent increase is needed to earn Credit 3.2?
|
30%
|
|
|
What must be calculated before employing any strategy?
|
Estimate water use based on occupant usage and fixture flow rates.. Fixtures included in the calculations are: water closets, urinals, lavatory faucets, showers, and kitchen sinks.
|
|
|
What are some technologies that reduce water demand?
|
High efficiency fixtures, dry fixtures, and occupant sensors.
|
|
|
What strategy can be used to reduce water demand?
|
Reuse of stormwater and greywater for non- potable applications.
|
|
|
What are non-potable applications where water demand can be reduced?
|
Toilet flushing, mechanical systems, and custodial uses.
|
