1 AIA CES HSW LU

INNOVATIVE WATER
CONSERVATION FIXTURE
SYSTEMS
Welcome Lo lnnovauve WaLer Conservauon llxLure SysLems" presenLed by Zurn. Compleuon of Lhls course qualles sLudenLs for 1AlA CLS PSW
learnlng unlL. AL Lhe concluslon of Lhe course you musL Lake a 10-quesuon qulz. Scores of 80 or hlgher recelve credlL. Powever, you may Lake Lhe
course as oen as necessary Lo pass.
BEST PRACTICES
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Architect, a Registered Provider with The American
Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems
(AIA/CES). Credit earned on completion of this
program will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA
members. Certicates of Completion for both AIA
members and non-AIA members are available upon
request.This program is registered with AIA/CES for
continuing professional education. As such, it does
not include content that may be deemed or construed
to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any
material of construction or any method or manner of
handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material
or product. Questions related to specic materials,
methods, and services should be addressed to Zurn
at the conclusion of this presentation.
Zurn sponsors Lhls course Lhrough 1he Conunulng ArchlLecL, a 8eglsLered rovlder wlLh 1he Amerlcan lnsuLuLe of ArchlLecLs Conunulng Lducauon
SysLems (AlA/CLS). CredlL earned on compleuon of Lhls program wlll be reporLed Lo AlA/CLS for AlA members. CerucaLes of Compleuon for boLh
AlA members and non-AlA members are avallable upon requesL.1hls program ls reglsLered wlLh AlA/CLS for conunulng professlonal educauon. As
such, lL does noL lnclude conLenL LhaL may be deemed or consLrued Lo be an approval or endorsemenL by Lhe AlA of any maLerlal of consLrucuon
or any meLhod or manner of handllng, uslng, dlsLrlbuung, or deallng ln any maLerlal or producL. Cuesuons relaLed Lo speclc maLerlals, meLhods,
and servlces should be addressed Lo Zurn aL Lhe concluslon of Lhls presenLauon.
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AT THE END OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Recognize the issues and need for
water conservation awareness
Evaluate water supply and
consumption costs
Discuss LEED standards and
levels of certication and explain
the application of the Water
Efciency Credits
Specify water and energy saving
xture systems
8y Lhe end of Lhls course you wlll be able:
- 8ecognlze Lhe lssues and need for waLer conservauon awareness
- LvaluaLe waLer supply and consumpuon cosLs
- ulscuss LLLu sLandards and levels of cerucauon and explaln Lhe appllcauon of Lhe WaLer Lmclency CredlLs
- Speclfy waLer and energy savlng xLure sysLems
INTRODUCTION
WaLer, lL ls everywhere. 8uL, because waLer ls everywhere, we Lend Lo Lhlnk of lL as someLhlng llmlLless, an endless supply avallable for use
whenever we wlsh.
INTRODUCTION
ln facL, Lhere ls a xed quanuLy of waLer cycllng Lhrough Lhe LarLh's ecosysLems. 1here ls Lhe same amounL of waLer now as Lhere was Lwo
bllllon years ago - waLer moves conunuously Lhrough Lhe waLer cycle, from a solld Lo a llquld, Lo a gas.
INTRODUCTION
All llfe depends on waLer. lL's ln Lhe alr we breaLhe, Lhe food we eaL, Lhe beverages we drlnk, ln Lhe planLs, anlmals and envlronmenL. We
borrow waLer from naLure, LreaL lL, use lL and LreaL lL agaln before reLurnlng lL Lhe LarLh's naLural waLer cycle.
WATER ON EARTH
70-75% of the
Earth's surface is
covered with water
97% is salt water
Desalination is costly
and difcult
2% of water is glacial
ApproxlmaLely 70-73 of Lhe LarLh's surface ls covered wlLh waLer. 97 of Lhls waLer ls salL waLer. 8emoval of Lhe salL from Lhls body of
waLer, Lo make lL safe for human consumpuon, ls cosLly and dlmculL. Cnly 2 of Lhls waLer ls glaclal.
WATER ON EARTH
Less than 1% of Earth's water is t for human consumption
1hls waLer could be melLed and used by humans, buL Lhe source ls Loo far away from urbanlzed areas Lo make Lhls opuon feaslble. ln facL,
less Lhan 1 of Lhe waLer on earLh ls waLer we can use for human consumpuon.
WATER ON EARTH
1hls waLer ls used dally ln our households and lndusLry faclllues for drlnklng, sanlLauon, heaung, coollng, LransporLauon, and for agrlculLural
purposes.
WATER EFFICIENCY IS:
Using water more carefully
A long-term initiative
Conserves water for future
generations
Saves money
Protects health
Reduces impact on the
environment
WaLer emclency does noL mean dolng wlLhouL. lnsLead, lL's Laklng responslblllLy for Lhe care of Lhls nlLe resource, slmply puL, by uslng waLer
more carefully ln our homes, lndusLrles, and reglonal and munlclpal sysLems, Lhe waLer wlll be Lhere ln Lhe fuLure, when and where we need
lL. WaLer emclency ls a long-Lerm lnluauve. lL noL only conserves supplles for fuLure generauons, lL saves money, proLecLs Lhe healLh of
humans and anlmals, and decreases Lhe lmpacL our lnfrasLrucLures have on Lhe envlronmenL.
WATER EFFICIENCY AWARENESS
Understanding water
supply and consumption
issues
Re-evaluation of how water
is used
Public education
Infrastructure planning
Efciency and education
are the least expensive
sources of water supply
management
INCLUDES:
WaLer emclency awareness lncludes recognlzlng and undersLandlng waLer supply and consumpuon lssues, re-evaluaung how waLer ls used,
publlc educauon, and, lnfrasLrucLure plannlng Lo meeL fuLure challenges. WaLer use emclency and educauon are Lwo of Lhe leasL expenslve
sources of waLer supply managemenL.
WATER EFFICIENCY AWARENESS
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
STRATEGIES MUST INCLUDE:
Encouraging consumers to
change the way they use
water
Identifying ways to save
Providing access to
products and programs
which support their efforts
SusLalnable deslgn sLraLegles musL lnclude encouraglng consumers Lo change Lhe way Lhey use waLer, ldenufylng ways Lo save, and provldlng
access Lo producLs and programs whlch supporL Lhelr eorLs.
WATER EFFICIENT FIXTURE SYSTEMS
Reduce energy use
Lower operating costs
Without sacricing comfort
or performance
Low malnLenance waLer xLure sysLems, englneered wlLh waLer savlng feaLures, are an lmporLanL conLrlbuuon Lo Lhe nauon's eorLs Lo
reduce lndoor waLer use. 1hrough Lhe lnsLallauon of lnnovauve waLer xLure sysLems, Loday's homeowners, bulldlng owners and faclllues
managers can reduce waLer consumpuon, reduce energy use, and lower operaung cosLs, wlLhouL sacrlclng any waLer comforL and
performance feaLures.
WATER RESOURCES
SURFACE WATER
Lakes
Rivers
Reservoirs
Streams
GROUND WATER
Sand
Gravel
Crevices
Aquifers
Lvery drop of waLer LhaL comes from a Lap for human consumpuon has usually Lraveled a long way and has come from elLher surface waLer
or groundwaLer. Surface waLer, easlly vlslble, lncludes waLer locaLed ln lakes, rlvers, reservolrs, and sLreams. CroundwaLer ls Lhe waLer LhaL
saLuraLes Lhe sand, gravel and crevlces ln rocks. lL ls found ln Lhe aqulfers (underground layers of porous rock) LhaL are saLuraLed from above
or from sLrucLures sloplng Loward lL. CroundwaLer ls a vlLal, hldden resource. Aqulfers are ma[or sources of drlnklng and lrrlgauon waLer.
WATERSHEDS
An area that drains to a common waterway,
such as a stream, lake, aquifer, wetland or ocean
Watersheds and groundwater are interconnected.
They can feed each other and contaminate each other.
A waLershed ls an area LhaL dralns Lo a common waLerway, such as a sLream, lake, aqulfer, weLland, or nally Lhe ocean. WaLershed
managemenL ls a crlucal elemenL of proLecung our waLer quallLy and quanuLy. 1he waLershed (surface waLer) and groundwaLer are
lnLerconnecLed, noL only do Lhey feed each oLher buL Lhey can also conLamlnaLe each oLher.
WATERSHEDS
Watershed Partnerships are created to dene boundaries
and to manage all natural resources within the area
Lach sLaLe ls responslble for deslgnaung use and developlng waLer quallLy sLandards for boLh surface waLer and groundwaLer. Slnce
waLersheds may cross sLaLe llnes, WaLershed arLnershlps are creaLed, Lo dene boundarles and manage all naLural resources wlLhln Lhe
area.
WATER SUPPLY
Lower water levels result in
higher concentrations of contaminants
POINT SOURCES
Sewage treatment
plants
Livestock facilities
Landlls
Industrial plants
WaLer emclency has become a nauonal prlorlLy slnce dlmlnlshlng reservolrs and groundwaLer aqulfers pose a LhreaL Lo our envlronmenL and
human healLh. Lower waLer levels ln Lhese waLer sources resulL ln hlgher concenLrauons of conLamlnanLs. ConLamlnanL sources can be
dlvlded lnLo Lwo caLegorles. olnL sources lnclude sewage LreaLmenL planLs, llvesLock faclllues, landlls, and lndusLrlal planLs.
WATER SUPPLY
Lower water levels result in
higher concentrations of contaminants
POINT SOURCES
Sewage treatment
plants
Livestock facilities
Landlls
Industrial plants
NON-POINT SOURCES
Small business
Forestry
Lawn care
non-polnL sources lnclude small buslnesses such as dry-cleaners and resLauranLs, foresLry, lawn care...
WATER SUPPLY
Lower water levels result in
higher concentrations of contaminants
POINT SOURCES
Sewage treatment
plants
Livestock facilities
Landlls
Industrial plants
NON-POINT SOURCES
Small business
Forestry
Lawn care
Snow dumping
Septic systems
Household runoff
snow dumplng, sepuc sysLems and general household runo.
WATER SUPPLY
36 states anticipate water shortages
even under non-drought conditions
1he u.S. LnvlronmenLal roLecuon Agency (LA - www.epa.gov) reporLs LhaL a recenL governmenL survey showed aL leasL 36 sLaLes are
anuclpaung local, reglonal or sLaLewlde waLer shorLages, even under non-droughL condluons. An lncreased amounL of groundwaLer ls belng
wlLhdrawn aL a fasLer raLe Lo meeL Lhe demands of our growlng populauon. 1he demands on our waLer and wasLewaLer lnfrasLrucLure
sysLems across our counLry are belng challenged, noL only by populauon growLh buL by aglng mechanlsms and parLs. WaLer emclency
sLraLegles wlll exLend Lhe llfe span of our lnfrasLrucLure sysLems by reduclng Lhe sLress demand we are now placlng on Lhem, Lhus savlng
waLer, energy and money.
WATER USE
The amount of fresh water consumed
for world energy production is on track
to double within the next 25 years
1he waLer we use personally for drlnklng, baLhlng, and general use ls obvlous, buL waLer ls also a componenL of every producL and servlce
LhaL we buy. WaLer ls requlred Lo produce food and producLs consumed by socleLy. lL ls lnsLrumenLal ln lndusLrlal and manufacLurlng
processes and landscaplng and lrrlgauon sysLems. ubllc uullues and prlvaLe resldenual uullues requlre waLer usage as well. 1he lnLernauonal
Lnergy Agency (lLA) pro[ecLs LhaL Lhe amounL of fresh waLer consumed for world energy producuon ls on Lrack Lo double wlLhln Lhe nexL 23
years. WaLer use varles dependlng on geographlc locauon, season and overall cllmaLe condluons.
WATER DEMAND
From 1950 to 2000 the population
increased nearly 90%
Demand for water increased by 209%
Americans use an average of 100
gallons of water per day

1he populauon of Lhe u.S. ls lncreaslng. 1he LA says Lhe populauon beLween 1930 and 2000 lncreased by nearly 90. ln LhaL same ume
perlod, Lhe demand for waLer lncreased 209. Amerlcans can use an average of 100 gallons of waLer per day, enough Lo ll 1,600 glasses.
WATER DEMAND
lrom nauonal and SLaLe level Lo small communlLy and lndlvldual, llLerally hundreds of programs have been puL ln place Lo encourage waLer-
emclenL pracuces. 1he nexL sLep ls Lo deLermlne how Lhe waLer ls belng used, where Lhe largesL amounLs are belng used, ln whaL locauon
and ln whaL Lype of semng.
WAYS TO SAVE
Appoint a water efciency expert
Educate and involve employees
Install and/or retrot water conservation
xture systems
Maintain and update water cooling systems
Prevent leaks
Detect and repair leaks
Handle waste in a dry state
Replace old appliances with high efciency
equipment
Plant water efcient landscapes
Water lawns less
WaLer savlngs ln Lhe commerclal secLor can be achleved ln several ways. A few ways Lo achleve Lhe savlngs are: appolnung a waLer-emclenL
experL Lo oversee and coordlnaLe a waLer savlngs lnluauve, educaung and lnvolvlng employees on Lhe beneLs of waLer emclency, lnsLalllng
and reLromng waLer conservauon xLure sysLems whlch meeL Loday's waLer emclenL performance sLandards, malnLalnlng and updaung
waLer coollng equlpmenL, prevenung leaks lf posslble, deLecung and repalrlng leaks as soon as Lhey sLarL, handllng wasLe maLerlals ln a dry
sLaLe lf posslble, replaclng old appllances wlLh hlgh emclency equlpmenL, and planung waLer emclenL landscaplng and lrrlgauon sysLems, and
waLerlng our lawns less.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING WATER CONSUMPTION
Toilets
Urinals
Sinks
Showers
RESTROOMS
Dishwashing
Laundry
SERVICES
Water efciency measures can reduce usage 30% or more
Water efcient xture systems help save
millions of gallons per day
ln bulldlngs such as omces, schools, and healLhcare faclllues, Lhe largesL amounL of consumed poLable waLer ls consumed ln resLrooms, due
Lo usage of LolleLs, urlnals, slnks, showers and ln servlces such as dlshwashlng and laundry. ln some cases, 40 of Lhe LoLal waLer consumed ls
ln resLrooms alone. Accordlng Lo some esumaLes, waLer emclency measures ln commerclal bulldlngs can easlly reduce waLer usage by 30 or
more. Many clues across Lhe u.S. are savlng mllllons of gallons of waLer per day by uslng less poLable waLer Lo accompllsh sanlLary Lasks
Lhrough Lhe use of waLer emclenL xLure sysLems.
WHAT IS LEED?
Voluntary, consensus-based,
market-driven program
Provides third-party verication of
green buildings
For individual homes and buildings
Also, for entire neighborhoods and communities
Comprehensive and exible
Addresses the entire life-cycle of a building
LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY
AND ENVIRONMENTAL
DESIGN
Leadershlp ln Lnergy and LnvlronmenLal ueslgn or LLLu ls a volunLary, consensus-based, markeL-drlven program LhaL provldes Lhlrd-parLy
verlcauon of green bulldlngs. lrom lndlvldual bulldlngs and homes, Lo enure nelghborhoods and communlues, LLLu ls Lransformlng Lhe way
bullL envlronmenLs are deslgned, consLrucLed, and operaLed. Comprehenslve and exlble, LLLu addresses Lhe enure llfecycle of a bulldlng.
WHAT IS LEED?
Demonstrates leadership, innovation,
environmental stewardship and social
responsibility
Provides tools to impact building performance
and the bottom line
Creates healthier indoor spaces
135 countries / 50% outside the U.S.
Regional solutions, but recognizing local realities
LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY
AND ENVIRONMENTAL
DESIGN
aruclpauon ln Lhe volunLary LLLu process demonsLraLes leadershlp, lnnovauon, envlronmenLal sLewardshlp and soclal responslblllLy. LLLu
provldes bulldlng owners and operaLors Lhe Lools Lhey need Lo lmmedlaLely lmpacL Lhelr bulldlng's performance and bouom llne, whlle
provldlng healLhy lndoor spaces for bulldlng occupanLs. LLLu pro[ecLs have been successfully esLabllshed ln 133 counLrles. lnLernauonal
pro[ecLs, Lhose ouLslde Lhe unlLed SLaLes, make up more Lhan 30 LoLal LLLu-reglsLered square fooLage. LLLu unlLes us ln a slngle global
communlLy and provldes reglonal soluuons, whlle recognlzlng local reallues.
WHAT IS LEED?
Commercial buildings and neighborhoods
- Minimum of 40 out of 110 possible points
Homes
- Minimum of 45 out of 136 possible points
POINT REQUIREMENTS FOR LEED CERTIFICATION
lor commerclal bulldlngs and nelghborhoods a pro[ecL musL sausfy all LLLu prerequlslLes and earn a mlnlmum of 40 polnLs on a 110-polnL
LLLu raung sysLem scale. Pomes musL earn a mlnlmum of 43 polnLs on a 136-polnL scale.
LEED CATEGORIES
Sustainable sites credits encourage strategies that
minimize the impact on ecosystems and water
resources.
Water efciency credits promote smarter use of water,
inside and out, to reduce potable water consumption.
Energy and atmosphere credits promote better building
energy performance through innovative strategies.
2009 LEED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
AND MAJOR RENOVATIONS
2009 LLLu for new ConsLrucuon and Ma[or 8enovauons awards base polnLs ln Lhe followlng ve ma[or caLegorles
!"#$%&'%()* #&$*# ,-*.&$# Lo encourage sLraLegles LhaL mlnlmlze Lhe lmpacL on ecosysLems and waLer resources.
/%$*- *0,&*',1 ,-*.&$# Lo promoLe smarLer use of waLer, lnslde and ouL, Lo reduce poLable waLer consumpuon.
2'*-31 4 %$56#78*-* ,-*.&$# Lo promoLe beuer bulldlng energy performance Lhrough lnnovauve sLraLegles.
LEED CATEGORIES
Sustainable sites credits encourage strategies that
minimize the impact on ecosystems and water
resources.
Water efciency credits promote smarter use of water,
inside and out, to reduce potable water consumption.
Energy and atmosphere credits promote better building
energy performance through innovative strategies.
Materials and resources credits encourage using
sustainable building materials and reducing waste.
Indoor environmental quality credits promote better
indoor air quality and access to daylight and views.
2009 LEED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
AND MAJOR RENOVATIONS
9%$*-&%)# 4 -*#6"-,*# ,-*.&$# Lo encourage uslng susLalnable bulldlng maLerlals and reduclng wasLe.
and
:'.66- *';&-6'5*'$%) <"%)&$1 ,-*.&$# Lo promoLe beuer lndoor alr quallLy and access Lo dayllghL and vlews.
LEED CATEGORIES
ADDITIONAL LEED FOR
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
CREDIT CATEGORIES
Location and linkage credits encourage
construction on previously developed or inll sites
and promotes walkable neighborhoods with access
to efcient transportation options and open space.
Neighborhood pattern and design credits
emphasize compact, walkable, vibrant, mixed-use
neighborhoods with good connections to nearby
communities.
Green infrastructure and buildings credits reduce
the environmental consequences of the construction
and operation of buildings and infrastructure.
1here are addluonal LLLu for nelghborhood uevelopmenL credlL caLegorles

SmarL locauon and llnkage credlLs Lo promoLe walkable nelghborhoods wlLh emclenL LransporLauon opuons and open space.

nelghborhood pauern and deslgn credlLs Lo emphaslze compacL, walkable, vlbranL, mlxed-use nelghborhoods wlLh good connecuons Lo
nearby communlues.
and

Creen lnfrasLrucLure and bulldlngs credlLs Lo reduce Lhe envlronmenLal consequences of Lhe consLrucuon and operauon of bulldlngs and
lnfrasLrucLure.
WEp1 (Required)
Reduce aggregate water consumption by 20%
from the baseline.
(Refer to http://www.usgbc.org/node/1734960?return=/credits/
new-construction/v4-draft)
Behind the intent
Use of potable water water that has been treated
to a quality appropriate for human consumption
in buildings constitutes a large portion of
freshwater consumption. Indoor water use in the
U.S. is affected by a federal standard for certain
plumbing ttings and xtures, and by the Uniform
Plumbing Code (UPC). This prerequisite requires
projects to use less potable water than would be
allowed by the federal standard and the UPC.
Note: Credit explanation is for New Construction
INDOOR WATER USE REDUCTION (V4 DRAFT)
LLLu ls conunuously evolvlng and lmprovlng. 1he nexL updaLe Lo Lhe raung sysLems (LLLu v4) wlll open up LLLu Lo a wlder range of bulldlng Lypes
and manufacLurlng lndusLrles. lL wlll advance envlronmenLal fooLprlnL lssues, llke cllmaLe change, and encourage opumlzauon of energy and waLer
use.
WhaL follows ls verslon 4 dra for lndoor WaLer use 8educuon
1he prerequlslLe for credlLs ln Lhls caLegory ls WLp1 - 8educe aggregaLe waLer consumpuon by 20 from Lhe basellne. 8efer Lo hup://
www.usgbc.org/node/1734960?reLurn=/credlLs/new-consLrucuon/v4-dra.
=*8&'. $8* &'$*'$
use of poLable waLer - waLer LhaL has been LreaLed Lo a quallLy approprlaLe for human consumpuon - ln bulldlngs consuLuLes a large poruon of
freshwaLer consumpuon. lndoor waLer use ln Lhe u.S. ls aecLed by a federal sLandard for cerLaln plumblng mngs and xLures, and by Lhe unlform
lumblng Code (uC). 1hls prerequlslLe requlres pro[ecLs Lo use less poLable waLer Lhan would be allowed by Lhe federal sLandard and Lhe uC.
INDOOR WATER USE REDUCTION (V4 DRAFT)
Reducing potable water use will result in a number of
benets to the project and to the environment.
Conserving potable water use reduces the energy and
chemicals that must be used to treat water to potable
quality.
Conservation also reduces the energy that must be
expended to distribute treated water to consumers.
Potable water conservation can allow Public Water
Systems (PWS) to delay expenditures to expand water
treatment capacity.
Displacing potable water for certain purposes that do
not entail human contact or consumption may lead to
more sustainable management of community water
resources, while decreasing building operating cost.
Note: Credit explanation is for New Construction
8educlng poLable waLer use wlll resulL ln a number of beneLs Lo Lhe pro[ecL and Lo Lhe envlronmenL.

Conservlng poLable waLer use reduces Lhe energy and chemlcals LhaL musL be used Lo LreaL waLer Lo poLable quallLy.

Conservauon also reduces Lhe energy LhaL musL be expended Lo dlsLrlbuLe LreaLed waLer Lo consumers.

oLable waLer conservauon can allow ubllc WaLer SysLems (WS) Lo delay expendlLures Lo expand waLer LreaLmenL capaclLy.

ulsplaclng poLable waLer for cerLaln purposes LhaL do noL enLall human conLacL or consumpuon may lead Lo more susLalnable managemenL
of communlLy waLer resources, whlle decreaslng bulldlng operaung cosL.
Strategies to reduce potable water use in
buildings will entail the selection of plumbing
ttings and xtures, and water-using equipment that
use less water than conventional ttings and xtures,
or the use of alternative water sources. Performance
of lower ow ttings, xtures, and equipment will be
an important consideration, because unsatisfactory
operation may encourage building owners and
occupants to replace conserving devices with higher
ow units.
Note: Credit explanation is for New Construction
INDOOR WATER USE REDUCTION (V4 DRAFT)
SLraLegles Lo reduce poLable waLer use ln bulldlngs wlll enLall Lhe selecuon of plumblng mngs and xLures, and waLer-uslng equlpmenL LhaL use less
waLer Lhan convenuonal mngs and xLures, or Lhe use of alLernauve waLer sources. erformance of lower ow mngs, xLures, and equlpmenL wlll
be an lmporLanL conslderauon, because unsausfacLory operauon may encourage bulldlng owners and occupanLs Lo replace conservlng devlces wlLh
hlgher ow unlLs.
WEc2 (Possible 6 points)
Further reduce xture and tting water use
from the calculated baseline in WE
Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction.
Additional potable water savings can be
earned above the prerequisite level using
alternative water sources. Include xtures
and ttings necessary to meet the needs of
the occupants. Some of these ttings and
xtures may be outside the tenant space
(for Commercial Interiors) or project
boundary (for New Construction).
Refer to http://www.usgbc.org/node/2611414?return=/
credits/new-construction/v4-draft.
Note: Credit explanation is for New Construction
INDOOR WATER USE REDUCTION (V4 DRAFT)
WLc2 provldes an opporLunlLy Lo earn up Lo slx posslble LLLu polnLs as follows:
lurLher reduce xLure and mng waLer use from Lhe calculaLed basellne ln WL rerequlslLe lndoor WaLer use 8educuon. Addluonal poLable waLer
savlngs can be earned above Lhe prerequlslLe level uslng alLernauve waLer sources. lnclude xLures and mngs necessary Lo meeL Lhe needs of Lhe
occupanLs. Some of Lhese mngs and xLures may be ouLslde Lhe LenanL space (for Commerclal lnLerlors) or pro[ecL boundary (for new
ConsLrucuon). 8efer Lo hup://www.usgbc.org/node/2611414?reLurn=/credlLs/new-consLrucuon/v4-dra.
Behind the intent
Use of potable water water that has
been treated to a quality appropriate for
human consumption in buildings
constitutes a large portion of freshwater
consumption. Indoor water use in the
U.S. is affected by a federal standard
for certain plumbing ttings and
xtures, and by the Uniform Plumbing
Code (UPC). This prerequisite requires
projects to use less potable water than
would be allowed by the federal
standard and the UPC. Note: Credit explanation is for New Construction
INDOOR WATER USE REDUCTION (V4 DRAFT)
8ehlnd Lhe lnLenL
use of poLable waLer - waLer LhaL has been LreaLed Lo a quallLy approprlaLe for human consumpuon - ln bulldlngs consuLuLes a large poruon of
freshwaLer consumpuon. lndoor waLer use ln Lhe u.S. ls aecLed by a federal sLandard for cerLaln plumblng mngs and xLures, and by Lhe unlform
lumblng Code (uC). 1hls prerequlslLe requlres pro[ecLs Lo use less poLable waLer Lhan would be allowed by Lhe federal sLandard and Lhe uC.
Note: Credit explanation is for New Construction
Reducing potable water use will result in a number of
benets to the project and to the environment.
Conserving potable water use reduces the energy and
chemicals that must be used to treat water to potable
quality.
Conservation also reduces the energy that must be
expended to distribute treated water to consumers.
Potable water conservation can allow Public Water
Systems (PWS) to delay expenditures to expand water
treatment capacity.
Displacing potable water for certain purposes that do
not entail human contact or consumption may lead to
more sustainable management of community water
resources, while decreasing building operating cost.
INDOOR WATER USE REDUCTION (V4 DRAFT)
8educlng poLable waLer use wlll resulL ln a number of beneLs Lo Lhe pro[ecL and Lo Lhe envlronmenL.

Conservlng poLable waLer use reduces Lhe energy and chemlcals LhaL musL be used Lo LreaL waLer Lo poLable quallLy.

Conservauon also reduces Lhe energy LhaL musL be expended Lo dlsLrlbuLe LreaLed waLer Lo consumers.

oLable waLer conservauon can allow ubllc WaLer SysLems (WS) Lo delay expendlLures Lo expand waLer LreaLmenL capaclLy.

ulsplaclng poLable waLer for cerLaln purposes LhaL do noL enLall human conLacL or consumpuon may lead Lo more susLalnable managemenL
of communlLy waLer resources, whlle decreaslng bulldlng operaung cosL.
SLraLegles Lo reduce poLable waLer use ln bulldlngs wlll enLall Lhe selecuon of plumblng mngs and xLures, and waLer-uslng equlpmenL LhaL use less
waLer Lhan convenuonal mngs and xLures, or Lhe use of alLernauve waLer sources. erformance of lower ow mngs, xLures, and equlpmenL wlll
be an lmporLanL conslderauon, because unsausfacLory operauon may encourage bulldlng owners and occupanLs Lo replace conservlng devlces wlLh
hlgher ow unlLs.
Note: Credit explanation is for New Construction
Strategies to reduce potable water use in
buildings will entail the selection of plumbing
ttings and xtures, and water-using equipment that
use less water than conventional ttings and xtures,
or the use of alternative water sources. Performance
of lower ow ttings, xtures, and equipment will be
an important consideration, because unsatisfactory
operation may encourage building owners and
occupants to replace conserving devices with higher
ow units.
INDOOR WATER USE REDUCTION (V4 DRAFT)
SLraLegles Lo reduce poLable waLer use ln bulldlngs wlll enLall Lhe selecuon of plumblng mngs and xLures, and waLer-uslng equlpmenL LhaL use less
waLer Lhan convenuonal mngs and xLures, or Lhe use of alLernauve waLer sources. erformance of lower ow mngs, xLures, and equlpmenL wlll
be an lmporLanL conslderauon, because unsausfacLory operauon may encourage bulldlng owners and occupanLs Lo replace conservlng devlces wlLh
hlgher ow unlLs.
ENERGY POLICY ACT (EPAct)
1he u.S. Lnergy ollcy AcL of 1992, was deslgned Lo save waLer Lhrough normal xLure replacemenLs. LAcL seLs Lhe nauonal sLandard and
requlres LhaL all xLures manufacLured ln Lhe u.S. resLrlcL maxlmum ow raLes, as ldenued ln Lhls charL. Many manufacLurers can dellver
lnnovauve producLs and soluuons whlch perform beuer Lhan Lhe nauonal sLandard.
BASELINE CALCULATIONS USING EPAct
8asellne calculauons, as referenced ln Lhe requlremenLs Lo achleve LLLu WaLer Lmclency CredlLs, assume LhaL all xLures ln Lhe bulldlng are
performlng accordlng Lo LAcL nauonal sLandards. uslng Lools such as waLer usage calculaLors, Lhe deslgn Leam can compare Lhe emclency of
waLer xLure sysLems and speclfy Lhe rlghL sysLem for a pro[ecL. ro[ecLed waLer use covers Lhe waLer use of an enure bulldlng, noL [usL
speclc areas. lL ls Lhls amounL LhaL ls compared Lo Lhe basellne calculauon. 1yplcal waLer emclency calculauons are oered aer Lhe nexL
secuon of Lhe course whlch presenLs waLer and energy savlng xLure sysLems.
FLUSHOMETER TOILETS
EPAct baseline is 1.6 gpf
Toilets consume most water in
commercial buildings (1.2 billion
gallons/day*)
High efciency toilets (HETs -
ushometer or two-piece) use
1.28 gpf or less (20% less than
baseline)
Hands-free, sensor-operated HETs
are available
Combine with antimicrobial seats
and xtures for enhanced hygiene
*EPAct, 1992
LAcL esLabllshed a basellne of 1.6 gallons per ush for waLer closeLs. 1olleL ushlng alone accounLs for mosL of Lhe waLer consumpuon ln
commerclal bulldlng appllcauons, consumlng approxlmaLely 1.2 bllllon gallons per day. 1oday's markeLplace oers new xLures whlch oer
beuer performance feaLures Lhan Lhe nauonal sLandard requlres. A hlgh emclency LolleL (PL1) ls any waLer closeL sysLem (ushomeLer or Lwo
plece LolleL) LhaL uses 1.28 gpf or less (20 less Lhan Lhe basellne). Pands-free sensor-operaLed PL1 ush valve bowl comblnauons are
avallable. 1hls Lechnology comblned wlLh anumlcroblal seaLs and xLures lmproves overall hyglene ln publlc, hlgh-use appllcauons.
BARIATRIC BOWLS
8arlaLrlc bowls are a speclalLy xLure used ln healLhcare appllcauons Lo handle hlgher load raungs.
DUAL-FLUSHOMETER TOILETS
uual-ush LolleLs use dlerenL amounLs of waLer Lo ush evacuaLe solld and llquld wasLe. A user can selecL a full sLandard ush, 1.6 gpf for
solld wasLe removal, or a waLer savlng ush, 1.0 gpf, for llquld wasLe removal. 1he ush opuon ls chosen Lhrough Lhe ush acuon of Lhe
handle. no speclal Lools are requlred Lo lnsLall Lhe dual acuon. ush down Lo evacuaLe solld wasLe or pull up Lo ush llquld wasLe for a 30
waLer savlng.
PRESSURE ASSIST TOILETS
Many Lank Lype PL1s ln Loday's markeL are pressure-asslsL LolleLs. ln appearance Lhey are very slmllar Lo gravlLy LolleLs, however, lnslde Lhe
Lank ls a pressure vessel assembly. 1he lnner Lank ls compleLely sealed. When waLer ls fed from Lhe supply llne, Lhe alr ln Lhe Lank ls
compressed. When Lhe LolleL ls ushed, Lhe waLer ls pushed or forced ouL vla compressed alr.
DUAL FLUSH, PRESSURE-ASSIST TOILETS
1.0 gpf saves 40% of water than
1.6 gpf toilets
Quiet operation
Select accurate, consistent ush volumes
No leaks between ushes
Dedicated tank and bowl, engineered for
optimal performance
Larger surface areas stay cleaner
Larger trap ways permit removal of all
waste from bowl
1he waLer conservlng, 1.0 gallon per ush or dual ush LolleL can save 40 more waLer Lhan Lhe 1.6 gallon per ush unlL.ressure-asslsL
Lechnology provldes users wlLh a quleL ush and allows Lhem Lo selecL accuraLe, conslsLenL ush volumes wlLh no leaks beLween ushes. 1he
dedlcaLed Lank and bowl, englneered for opumal performance, wlLh large waLer surface areas keep Lhe bowl cleaner and large Lrap ways
permlL Lhe removal of all wasLe from Lhe bowl.
URINALS
Standard 1.0 gpf
High efciency 0.5 gpf or less
Ultra low consumption 1/8 (0.125)
gpf or 1.0 ppf (pint per ush)
- Reduce water and sewer costs
- 88% savings over baseline
- Conserve 30,000 gallons/year/urinal
SLandard urlnals use 1.0 gpf. Plgh emclency urlnals (PLus) use 0.3 gpf or less, 30 less Lhan Lhe basellne calculauon.ulLra low consumpuon
waLer savlng urlnal sysLems are now avallable LhaL use [usL 1/8 of a gallon per ush or 1 plnL per ush. 1hls ulLra waLer savlng sysLem provldes
an alLernauve Lo sLandard urlnals whlch use Loo much waLer and waLerless urlnals whlch use no waLer buL have a narrow range of
appllcauons. 1hese low consumpuon one plnL sysLems can reduce waLer and sewer cosLs provldlng an 88 waLer savlngs compared Lo Lhe
1.0 gpf unlL, and Lhey conserve 30,000 gallons of waLer per year, per urlnal.
ULTRA LOW CONSUMPTION WATER SAVING
0.125 gpf
User and maintenance-friendly
Provide a sanitary environment
Pass ASME A112.19.2-2003 urinal
performance tests
Easy to retrot
Available in several sizes
Manual or sensor operated via battery or
hard-wired
ulLra low consumpuon urlnal sysLems ush .123 gallons per ush. 1hese urlnals are user and malnLenance frlendly, provlde a sanlLary
envlronmenL, pass ASML A112.19.2-2003 urlnal performance LesLs, and are easy Lo reLroL. 1hey are avallable ln several slzes wlLh elLher
manual or sensor operaLors. Sensor sysLems are avallable ln bauery or hard wlred power opuons.
WATERLESS URINALS
Do not employ a valved
water supply
Two types non-cartridge
and cartridge
Used for new and retrot
construction
Offer safe, sanitary, hands-
free operation
Eliminates need for water
supply piping
Cartridges must be
replaced often
WaLerless urlnals use a xLure or recepLacle [usL llke a sLandard urlnal buL do noL employ a valved waLer supply. 1here are Lwo baslc Lypes of
waLerless urlnals: non- carLrldge Lype and carLrldge Lype. 1hese urlnals can be used ln new consLrucuon and for reLroLs and oer a safe,
sanlLary and hands-free envlronmenL for Lhe user. 1hese unlLs use no waLer excepL for lnLermluenL cleanlng and malnLenance. WaLer supply
plplng ls noL requlred. non- carLrldge Lype and carLrldge Lype waLerless urlnals are lnsLalled and used ln Lhe same manner. 8equlred
malnLenance and malnLenance cosLs are drasucally dlerenL beLween Lhe Lwo Lypes. CarLrldge Lype waLerless urlnals musL have Lhelr
carLrldges replaced frequenLly whlle non- carLrldge Lype waLerless urlnals slmply have Lhe Lrap sealanL added or poured lnLo Lhe Lrap way.
8ecause of Lhe frequenL carLrldge replacemenL, careful conslderauon musL be used when conslderlng lf any cosL savlngs wlll be aualned wlLh
carLrldge Lype dry urlnals.
SENSOR FLUSH VALVE
High quality, user-friendly,
hands-free operation
Increased hygiene
Low maintenance
ADA-compliant
Reduced housekeeping
Eliminate odors
Sensor ush valves oer hlgh quallLy sensor operauon and user deLecuon, whlle maxlmlzlng xLure performance and resLroom sanlLauon. 1hey provlde user-
frlendly, hands- free operauon for lncreased hyglene. Sensor ush valves are low malnLenance and bauerles can be changed wlLhouL shumng o Lhe waLer
supply. Also, sensor ush valves are AuA-compllanL and reduce Lhe need for resLroom housekeeplng by auLomauc ushlng whlch helps ellmlnaLe odors.
SENSOR FAUCETS
Easily exceed the EPAct limit of 2.5 gpm (gallons per minute)
Hands-free automatic hand washing
Sensor fauceLs ln Loday's markeLplace can easlly exceed Lhe LAcL llmlL of 2.3 gallons per mlnuLe. 1helr use reduces waLer consumpuon and
provldes hands-free auLomauc hand washlng.
Easily exceed the EPAct limit of 2.5 gpm (gallons per minute)
Hands-free automatic hand washing
Multiple power supply options
- Self-generating
- Battery
- Plug-in (with battery back-up)
- Hardwire (with battery back-up)
Factory set or adjustable sensor ranges
Automatic :30 second time out
Thermostatic mixing valve or user controlled
Vandal-resistant aerators
SENSOR FAUCETS
Sensor fauceLs can have dlerenL power supply opuons: self-generaung, sLandard bauery, plug-ln (wlLh bauery back-up), and hardwlre (wlLh
bauery back-up). Cholce of power supply wlll depend upon Lhe appllcauon, and Lhe slze and use of Lhe faclllLy. uependlng upon Lhe
appllcauon sensor fauceLs may have facLory seL or ad[usLable sensor ranges, auLomauc 30 second ume ouL, a LhermosLauc mlxlng valve or
user conLrolled LemperaLure mlxlng valves, and, vandal reslsLanL aeraLors.
SENSOR FAUCETS
Self-sustaining system for
approximately 10 years
Employs an internal turbine to
generate electricity
Energy is stored in a
rechargeable cell
Battery maintains charge up to
90 days without faucet activation
HYDRO GENERATOR
lf a compauble sensor fauceL ls used, one power supply opuon ls Lo use a hydro generaLor. 1he hydro generaLor provldes a self-susLalnlng
sysLem for approxlmaLely 10 years.
WaLer can be rouLed Lhrough a hydro generaLor and pasL an lnLernal Lurblne. Whlle Lhe Lurblne splns, elecLrlcal energy ls converLed and
sLored ln a rechargeable cell. 1he rechargeable bauery wlll malnLaln lLs charge for up Lo 90 days wlLhouL fauceL acuvauon. 1he elecLrlclLy
generaLed by Lhe hydro generaLor greaLly reduces Lhe need for cell replacemenL.
METERING FAUCETS
Can reduce water usage by 50%
Flow rates as low as 0.5 gpm
Adjustable cycle times from
:10 - :30 seconds
Automatic shut-off eliminates
need to touch faucet after
washing
MeLerlng fauceLs can reduce waLer usage by 30. WlLh ow raLes as low as 0.3 gpm and an ad[usLable cycle ume from 10 -30 seconds boLh
waLer and energy are conserved. 1he 10 second meLerlng cycle ls ldeal for hlgh Lramc, vandallsm prone washroom appllcauons. AuLomauc
shuL-o ellmlnaLes Lhe users' need Lo Louch Lhe fauceL aer washlng, oerlng a safe, sanlLary envlronmenL.
MeLerlng fauceLs are avallable ln a wlde range of body, spouL and hoL/cold mlxlng congurauons Lo meeL Lhe mosL demandlng resLroom
appllcauons.
MANUAL FAUCETS / LOW FLOW AERATORS
Manual faucets with pressure
compensating aerators
maintain water pressure while
reducing water usage
A 0.5 gpm aerator can reduce
water usage by 80%
Optional foot pedals have
metering ability
Manual fauceLs equlpped wlLh pressure compensaung aeraLors malnLaln waLer pressure for washlng whlle reduclng Lhe waLer ow raLe, by
mlxlng alr lnLo Lhe waLer sLream. use of a 0.3 gpm aeraLor can reduce waLer usage by 80. Manual fauceLs have opuonal fooL pedal conLrols,
havlng meLerlng ablllues, and are low malnLenance.
FAUCET OUTLETS
Every faucet, especially
restrooms, should include a
low-ow aerator
Various ow ranges and spray
patterns are available, down to
0.35 gpm
8eplaclng fauceL ouLleLs ls a slmple, easy, and cosL eecuve way Lo save waLer. Modern fauceLs have Lhreads lnslde/ouLslde Lhe spouL end of
Lhe fauceL Lo be palred wlLh Lhe approprlaLe aeraLor for appllcauon. Lvery fauceL, especlally resLroom appllcauons, should be equlpped wlLh
a low ow aeraLor. 1he only excepuon would be ln commerclal food servlce keule lllng appllcauons. varlous ow ranges and spray pauerns
are avallable down Lo 0.33 gallons per mlnuLe.
SHOWERHEADS
EPAct requires showerheads
to have a maximum ow rate
of 2.5 gpm
Low-ow showerheads have
ow rates of 1.25 - 1.75 gpm
Adjustable settings
Flow compensators keep
pressure consistent
Easy installation
Self-cleaning, no maintenance
Non-aerating spray
LAcL requlres showerheads, and oLher shower mngs, Lo have a maxlmum ow raLe of 2.3 gpm. Low-ow, waLer savlng showerheads have
ow-raLes of 1.23 Lo 1.73 gallons per mlnuLe. 1hey conserve waLer, save money and do noL sacrlce pressure or performance. ln facL, Lhey
are ad[usLable, from a genLle spray Lo a forceful [eL, and non-removable ow compensaLors whlch keeps ow raLe conslsLenL regardless of
waLer pressure. CLher feaLures lnclude easy lnsLallauon, self-cleanlng, no malnLenance, and Lhe non-aeraung spray means less LemperaLure
loss wlLh maxlmum energy savlngs.
PRE-RINSE DISHWASHING HANDLE
Standard units are
equipped with 2 - 6
gpm washers
High-performance jet
spray washers use 1.24
gpm at 60 psi
Commerclal [eL spray washers, used for pre-rlnslng, oer vlgorous spray pauerns and savlngs ln waLer, energy, and sewer cosLs. SLandard
unlLs are equlpped wlLh 2 Lo 6 gallons per mlnuLe washers. Plgh performance unlLs use 1.24 gallons per mlnuLe aL 60 psl.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ANSI/ASME A112.19.9, Hydraulic Performance
Requirements for Water Closets and Urinals
Ink Test - This test determines that the water
ushes all interior surfaces of the bowl and is
performed on the inside wall of the water closet
bowl or urinal. A felt tip marker is used to draw a line
on the inside wall of the bowl or urinal. After ushing
the remaining ink line is measured. The total length
of the ink line cannot exceed 1 inch and no segment
can exceed 1/2 inch in length.
AnSl/ASML A112.19.9, !"#$%&'() +,$-.$/%0), 1,2&($,/,034 -.$ 5%3,$ 6'.4,34 %0# 7$(0%'48 lncludes laboraLory LesLs for wasLe removal and
waLer consumpuon. Some commonly known >"#8&'3 7*-?6-5%',* LesLs lnclude:
lnk 1esL - 1hls LesL deLermlnes LhaL Lhe waLer ushes all lnLerlor surfaces of Lhe bowl and ls performed on Lhe lnslde wall of Lhe waLer closeL
bowl or urlnal. A felL up marker ls used Lo draw a llne on Lhe lnslde wall of Lhe bowl or urlnal. Aer ushlng Lhe remalnlng lnk llne ls
measured. 1he LoLal lengLh of Lhe lnk llne cannoL exceed 1 lnch and no segmenL can exceed 1/2 lnch ln lengLh.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ANSI/ASME A112.19.9, Hydraulic Performance
Requirements for Water Closets and Urinals
Dye Test - This test determines the evacuation of
urine from the trap seal and is performed only on
urinals with an integral trap. Colored dye is added to
the water to evaluate the water exchange rate in the
trap. The concentration of the dye is determined
before and after ushing. The dilution ratio of 100 to
1 must be obtained for each ush.
uye 1esL - 1hls LesL deLermlnes Lhe evacuauon of urlne from Lhe Lrap seal and ls performed only on urlnals wlLh an lnLegral Lrap. Colored dye
ls added Lo Lhe waLer Lo evaluaLe Lhe waLer exchange raLe ln Lhe Lrap. 1he concenLrauon of Lhe dye ls deLermlned before and aer ushlng.
1he dlluuon rauo of 100 Lo 1 musL be obLalned for each ush.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ANSI/ASME A112.19.9, Hydraulic Performance
Requirements for Water Closets and Urinals
Water Consumption Test - This test determines
that the water closet meets the federal mandate
of 1.6 gpf. Urinals must meet the 1.0 gpf
requirement.
Trap Seal Restoration Test - This test
determines that the water closet rells the bowl
after each ush. The remaining trap seal must be
a minimum 2 inches in depth.
WaLer Consumpuon 1esL - 1hls LesL deLermlnes LhaL Lhe waLer closeL meeLs Lhe federal mandaLe of 1.6 gpf. urlnals musL meeL Lhe 1.0 gpf
requlremenL.
1rap Seal 8esLorauon 1esL - 1hls LesL deLermlnes LhaL Lhe waLer closeL rells Lhe bowl aer each ush. 1he remalnlng Lrap seal musL be a
mlnlmum 2 lnches ln depLh.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ANSI/ASME A112.19.9, Hydraulic Performance
Requirements for Water Closets and Urinals
Ball Removal Test - The ball test utilizes 100
polypropylene balls that are 3/4 inch in diameter.
A water closet must ush an average of 75 balls
on the initial ush of 3 different ushes. A urinal
with an integral trap must be capable of passing a
3/4 inch diameter ball.
Other Tests Include:
Water Rinse, Rim Top and Seat Fouling,
Back Pressure, Granule, Drain Line
Carry, and Bulk Media
8all 8emoval 1esL - 1he ball LesL uullzes 100 polypropylene balls LhaL are 3/4 lnch ln dlameLer. A waLer closeL musL ush an average of 73 balls
on Lhe lnlual ush of 3 dlerenL ushes. A urlnal wlLh an lnLegral Lrap musL be capable of passlng a 3/4 lnch dlameLer ball.
CLher LesLs lnclude Lhe waLer rlse LesL, rlm Lop and seaL foullng LesL, back pressure LesL, granule LesL, draln llne carry LesL, and bulk medla
LesL.
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE (MaP

) TESTING
Began in 2003 to test toilets under
realistic circumstances
Uses soybean paste test media
80 models tested in rst report
September 2012 report tested 2,800
toilet models
MaP testing addresses a single issue -
ability to remove solids in a single ush
WaLer xLure sysLems are LesLed by dlerenL parlues and faclllues for dlerenL reasons: code and regulauon requlremenLs, proprleLary LesLs
by manufacLurers, and, consumer lnLeresL group Lesung. 1he Maxlmum erformance (Ma`) Lesung began ln 2003 Lo LesL LolleL models
under reallsuc clrcumsLances. WaLer and plumblng emclency speclallsLs ln Lhe u.S. and Canada used soybean pasLe as a LesL medla, Lo
resemble "real world demand" upon plumblng xLures and LesLed 80 models ln Lhe rsL reporL. 1he laLesL reporL, SepLember 2012, LesLed
2800 dlerenL LolleL xLure models. Ma` Lesung addresses only a slngle lssue: Lhe ablllLy of a LolleL Lo remove sollds ln a slngle ush.
WATER USAGE CALCULATOR
WlLh Lhe use of a waLer usage calculaLor, a deslgn Leam can compare Lhe emclency of waLer xLure sysLems and speclfy Lhe rlghL sysLem for a
pro[ecL. ro[ecLed waLer use covers Lhe waLer use of an enure bulldlng, noL [usL speclc areas. lL ls Lhls amounL LhaL ls compared Lo Lhe
basellne calculauon.
WATER USAGE CALCULATOR
WaLer usage calculaLors are oen spreadsheeL les and Lhe user slmply has Lo lnpuL daLa lnLo speclc boxes. lf a parucular box ls non-
appllcable Lo your bulldlng, Lhe box should be lled ln wlLh a zero.
1here are no seL crlLerla for deLermlnlng dally use or durauon of use of xLures. ArchlLecLs can esumaLe Lhese lLems based on Lhe pro[ecLs
program requlremenLs.
WATER AND COST SAVINGS ANALYSIS:
1/8 gallon per ush urlnals can save $163 and over 23,000 gallons of waLer compared Lo one gallon per ush urlnal
TYPICAL WATER CONSERVATION
1he followlng provldes an lllusLrauve example of a Lyplcal omce bulldlng semng wlLh 100 occupanLs - 30 males and 30 females ln a 260-day
work year. 1he basellne calculauon uses Lhe LAcL, 1992, for gpf or gpm consumpuon. 1he use of low ow xLures may reduce waLer usage
by 36.
TYPICAL WATER CONSERVATION
8y converung Lo low ow, hlgh emclency LolleLs and urlnals, Lhls example shows LhaL a savlngs of abouL 36 ln waLer consumpuon can be
achleved compared Lo Lhe LcL 1992 SLandard. Converung Lo low ow shower heads and fauceL aeraLors, Lhe savlngs are close Lo 39 ln
waLer consumpuon brlnlng Lhe overall bulldlng average savlngs Lo nearly 33 ln LoLal waLer use reducuon.
TYPICAL WATER CONSERVATION
1he use of low ow fauceLs and shower may reduce waLer usage by 38.
COURSE SUMMARY
Water efciency does not mean "doing without"
Water efciency is a long term initiative
Water efciency is using water more carefully
Water efciency:
- Conserves supply for future generations
- Saves money
- Protects health
- Decreases impact of infrastructures on
the environment
WaLer emclency does noL mean dolng wlLhouL. lL ls a long Lerm lnluauve, and by uslng waLer more carefully Loday, we conserve supplles for
fuLure generauons, save money, proLecL Lhe healLh of humans and anlmals, and decrease Lhe lmpacL lnfrasLrucLures have on Lhe
envlronmenL.
COURSE SUMMARY
Installing innovative water xture systems can:
- Reduce water consumption
- Reduce energy use
- Lower operating costs
- Maintain comfort and performance features
Restrooms and services use the most water
Restrooms can account for up to 40% of
water used
1hrough Lhe lnsLallauon of lnnovauve waLer xLure sysLems, Loday's homeowners, bulldlng owners and faclllLy managers can reduce waLer
consumpuon, reduce energy use, and lower operaung cosLs, wlLhouL sacrlclng any waLer comforL and performance feaLures. ln bulldlngs
such as omces, schools, and healLhcare faclllues, Lhe largesL amounL of consumed poLable waLer ls consumed ln resLrooms due Lo usage of
LolleLs, urlnals, slnks, showers and servlces such as dlshwashlng and laundry. ln some cases, 40 of Lhe LoLal waLer consumed ls ln Lhe
resLrooms alone.
COURSE SUMMARY
2009 LEED for New Construction and
Major Renovations awards up to 10
points in the Water Efciency Category
(WE)
Water conservation xture systems
contribute to credits WE 3.1 and WE 3.2
1he LLLu 8aung SysLems represenL uSC8C's eorLs Lo provlde a nauonal sLandard for whaL consuLuLes as "green bulldlng". 1he 2009 LLLu
for new ConsLrucuon and Ma[or 8enovauons awards up Lo 10 polnLs ln Lhe WaLer Lmclency CaLegory (WL). WaLer conservauon xLure
sysLems conLrlbuLe Lo credlLs WL 3.1 and WL 3.2.
COURSE SUMMARY
Baseline calculations assume all xtures
perform according to EPAct, 1992
Water efcient xtures save water and money
Fixture systems and components can be
designed to meet demands of existing or new
construction
Fixtures can contribute to LEED certication
8asellne calculauons assume LhaL all xLures ln Lhe bulldlng are performlng accordlng Lo LAcL, 1992, nauonal sLandards. uslng Lools such as
a waLer usage calculaLors, Lhe waLer emclency of waLer xLure sysLems can be compared. ro[ecLed waLer use covers Lhe waLer use of an
enure bulldlng, noL [usL speclc areas. WaLer emclenL xLure sysLems wlLh lnnovauve sensor and ush valve Lechnology provlde Loday's
consumers wlLh many opuons Lo save boLh waLer and money. llxLure sysLems and Lhelr componenLs can be cusLom deslgned Lo meeL Lhe
demands of exlsung or new pro[ecLs. roducLs such as 1/8 gallon ulLra ow urlnals, hlgh emclenL pressure-asslsL LolleLs, and 1.28 low
consumpuon ush valve xLures can conLrlbuLe Lo LLLu bulldlng cerucauon.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Sensor technology:
- Improves hygiene
- Reduces housekeeping costs
- Eliminates excessive use of toilet paper
and paper towels
- Reduces replacement costs due to
limited direct contact with xtures
Sensor washroom Lechnology reduces Lhe spread of bacLerla ln a hands-free, sanlLary envlronmenL.
1lme and cosLs spenL on housekeeplng of Lhe resLroom are reduced slnce users have no need Lo Louch Lhe fauceLs, resulung ln less waLer
consumpuon and soapy waLer accumulaung ln slnk areas. 1olleLs and urlnals sLay cleaner longer because wasLe ls auLomaucally removed
lmmedlaLely followlng aer each use.
Lxcesslve use of LolleL paper and paper Lowels ls ellmlnaLed. users no longer use paper producLs Lo wlpe down xLures and Lhe exLra paper ls noL le
Lo lluer Lhe faclllLy or clog a draln.
MalnLenance, lncludlng replacemenL of componenLs, ls reduced because everyday wear and Lear of Lhe faclllLy ls lessened as a resulL of users havlng
mlnlmal dlrecL physlcal conLacL wlLh Lhe xLures. 1hls provldes for posluve LCA.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Zurn Information on innovative water conservation xture systems and applicable
LEED credits. www.zurn.com (accessed on 06/21/2013)
Energy Policy Act Information about the Act and baseline water use calculations
http://water.epa.gov/ (accessed on 06/21/2013)
USGBC Information about green building and LEED certication. www.usgbc.org
(accessed on 06/21/2013)
American Water Works Association Information and news about water
efciency. www.awwa.org (accessed on 06/21/2013)
U.S. Department of Energy Information about water efciency technologies.
http://www.eere.energy.gov (accessed on 06/21/2013
National Geographic Information on water demand for energy. http://
news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2013/01/130130-water-demand-for-
energy-to-double-by-2035/. (accessed on 6/26/2013)
1 AIA CES HSW LU
INNOVATIVE WATER
CONSERVATION FIXTURE SYSTEMS
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