SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
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Light Industrial
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Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
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Health Care Facilities
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Universal
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Focus Area
Water
Topic
Water Conservation
Question #
W4.1a – Water Conservation (low/no cost measures)
Question
Which low/no cost water conservation measures were implemented in the past five years?
Applicability
All asset classes
Owner/landlord occupied building
Tenant occupied building – some or all systems managed by the owner/landlord
Answer & Scoring
- Yes – 50% of low-and no cost measures identified in the most recent water assessment = 2 points
- No = 0 points
- Not applicable – Tenant occupied building: No systems managed by owner/landlord OR Assessment completed but no water conservation measures identified = 0/0
Max of 2 points
Requirements
- 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
Recognition is given for reduction in municipal water use. Water collected and used on-site can be excluded from the total water use calculations
Documentation
- Evidence of water conservation measures implemented
OR
- Documentation demonstrating that no systems are under the building owner/landlord’s control (e.g. lease agreement)
Suggested Lead
In-house
Value
- Implementing conservation measures is beneficial in reducing operational costs, water consumption, and a building’s overall environmental impact
- Implement water conservation measures (WCMs) identified in the walkthrough water assessment completed for the Baseline Practice requirement
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.
References
None
Adapted BB 3.0 Question
New in BOMA BEST 4.0