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WATER EFFICINECY 8-3
2009 Date: 21-Feb-11 For use with:
Saving on the use of potable water in our buildings should be standard design protocol
in our area, and the good thing is, it is much easier to do than in previous years. There are LEED Version 2009 BD&C Project Analysis and Budget Sales Tax 7.00% New Construction (NC)
many water saving plumbing fixtures now available that should not add any premium ADAMS PARK RECREATION CENTER Burden 36.10%
costs to the project. Depending on the owner’s maintenance program, there are even ATLANTA GA Fee 5.00%
waterless fixtures that can be considered. Ins/Fees 3.19% Sustainability Recommendations
Yes + +/- - No
Our recommendations in this area are: 2 2 4 2 Water Efficiency 10 Points Cost Impact Comments
- As mentioned above, consider restoring the surrounding vegetated areas to
native plants that do not require irrigation. If needed, look at using the pond for a non- Y Prereq 1 Water Use Reduction 20% Required Need to include low flow fixtures - should be no additional costs
potable water source.
Can use drip irrigation, or use all landscaping that needs no irrigation. Drip has
- Use low flow plumbing fixtures and faucets throughout. Sinks, lavatories and 2 2 Credit 1 Water Efficient Landscaping, Reduce by 50% or 100% 2 to 4 $2,167 some cost premium to it. Other strategies for this include rainwater collection,
shower heads should all be low flow. Consider automatic valves at lavatories and flush which will add more costs
fixtures. 1 pint urinals and 1.25 gal toilets should be available. Purchase only water-
saving appliances (e.g. dishwashers). 2 Credit 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies 2 Don't believe the cost benefit makes this feasible at this time.
- A major approach to saving on the use of potable water and sewage conveyance 2 2 Credit 3 Water Use Reduction, 30%, 35% & 40% Reduction 2 to 4 Might be able to get 30% with low flow fixtures at no cost. Would consider
in buildings can be the installation of a grey water system to flush toilets and urinals. Subtotal waterless urinals?
While this can be considered, we did not include this in our recommendations because $2,167
the initial cost can be prohibitive, and also because this may require more maintenance
than the existing staff can accommodate.

Adams Park Conceptual Sustainability Study
Plans are conceptual and subject to change

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