SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Water

Topic

Water Conservation

Question #

W4.1 — Water Conservation

Question

Which water conservation measures were implemented in the past five years?

Applicability

Applicable to all buildings (systems or equipment in the owner or landlord’s control)

Answer

Select all that apply:

    • >50% of low-and no cost measures identified in the most recent water assessment
    • >50% of all the ECMs identified in the last or before-last water assessments
    • None
    • N/A – Assessment done but no water conservation measures identified

Description

Water conservation measures (WCMs) are often categorized as no-/low-cost, medium-cost or capital projects. They can also be prioritized by urgency, complexity, environmental or financial benefits or other relevant criteria.

Requirements

    1. Review water reduction measures identified in past assessments or optimization studies
    2. Calculate the percentage implemented, either by count of measures, or by water reduction impact, whichever is greater
    3. Document the implementation of these measures

Documentation

    • Evidence of water conservation measures implemented

Adapted BB3 Question

New in BOMA BEST 4.0

Suggested Lead

In-house

References

None

Crosswalk

None

Other Notes

Recognition is given for reduction in municipal water use. Water collected and used on-site can be excluded from the total water use calculations

Scoring

3 and / or 5 Points

Verification