SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
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Offices
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Light Industrial
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Universal
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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
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- Review water reduction measures identified in past assessments or optimization studies
- Calculate the percentage implemented, either by count of measures, or by water reduction impact, whichever is greater
- 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