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Alternative Water Source

Alternative water sources are those that draw water from processes or applications other than freshwater sources like surface or groundwater. Examples of alternative water sources include greywater, reclaimed wastewater, stormwater, rainwater, air handling unit condensate, process equipment discharge water, and drainage or sump water. Depending on their filtration and treatment requirements, alternative water sources can be used for various purposes, such as laundry services, landscape irrigation, toilet flushing, cooling tower makeup water, fire sprinkler systems, and decorative water features. By replacing potable water with alternative water sources, buildings can reduce stress on freshwater sources and make progress toward achieving Net Zero Water goals.

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  • Resources > Planted Roof - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Planted Roof Lighting HVAC Water IEQ Solid Waste Submetering System Overview...thermal lag. This in turn conserves water (used to create power), minimizes the
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 82 › planted-roof › resources-impact

  • EPA Assessment and Recommendation of Private Sector Standards & Ecolabels

    Habitat Alteration Embodied Resources Water Efficiency Resource Extraction Packaging...Potential Transport Safer chemical alternatives Corporate/Enterprise Social Responsibility
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-policies-strategies › EPA Recommendations - ISWG 5-2017.pdf

  • Human Behavior > Planted Roof - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Planted Roof Lighting HVAC Water IEQ Solid Waste Submetering System Overview...peak energy demands and storm water overflows. Source: Living Architecture: Green
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 83 › planted-roof › human-impact

  • Building Selection - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...testing for VOCs and particulates, and water quality testing for turbidity and coliforms...from idling vehicles or combustions sources inside or adjacent to the building
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 633 › building-selection

  • LCA Example - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...lighting, the useful life of the three alternatives below varies greatly. When comparing...than its competition, the dominant source of impact is the lifetime energy use
    https://sftool.gov › plan › 629 › lca

  • Climate Terms and Tools - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Direct GHG emissions that occur from sources that are owned or controlled by an...achieving a sustainable balance between water availability and demand, and eliminating
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 639 › climate-terms-tools

  • Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...are: The growth of renewable energy sources, and the decentralization of power...Daily Load Profiles by Building Type Source: Rocky Mountain Institute The U.S.
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 638 › grid-interactive-efficient-buildings

  • 21540?description=Landscaping_FINAL_Applicable_Clauses_and_Provisions_1_5_16.pdf

    ...acquired from other sources. (End of clause) Alternate I (July 1995). If the...which accompanies each shipment. Alternatively, the Contractor is permitted to
    https://sftool.gov › attachment › downloadattachmentpdf › 21540?description=Landscaping_FINAL_Applicable_Clauses_and_Provisions_1_5_16.pdf

  • O&M > Planted Roof - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Planted Roof Lighting HVAC Water IEQ Solid Waste Submetering System Overview...additional maintenance best practices. Watering In many areas of the United States
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 85 › planted-roof › o-m-impact

  • Resources > Lighting - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Lighting HVAC Water IEQ Solid Waste Planted Roof Submetering System Overview...light quality than fluorescent alternatives. Ensure desired functionality: Educate
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 36 › lighting › resources-impact

  • Green Globes Basic Presentation

    Performance 3: Protect and Conserve Water 4: Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality...performance goals for siting, energy, water, materials, and indoor environmental
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-tools › 14 Erin Shaffer - Principles for New and Renovation Construction.pdf

  • Green Procurement Compilation - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Products Transportation and Automotive Alternative fuel vehicles and products used...maintenance (e.g., mowing, fertilizing, watering), development of new sites (from design
    https://sftool.gov › greenprocurement ›

  • System Overview > Lighting - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Lighting HVAC Water IEQ Solid Waste Planted Roof Submetering System Overview...controls, and better use of daylighting. Source: Whole Bulding Design Guide Lighting
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 1 › lighting › system-overview

  • System Overview > Submetering - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Submetering Lighting HVAC Water IEQ Solid Waste Planted Roof System Overview...that result in overall cost savings. Source: GSA, Submetering Business Case: How
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 86 › submetering › system-overview

  • Background Information - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...services Access to utilities (especially water and electricity) Logistics at each...and thus where those products are sourced. Extreme Weather Events Extreme weather
    https://sftool.gov › plan › 554 › background-information

  • High-Performance Buildings Marketplace - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...institutional (including government) owners. Source: McGraw Hill Construction (2013). 2013...High-performance buildings save energy, water, materials, protect the indoor environment
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 166 › high-performance-buildings-marketplace

  • Green Procurement Compilation - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Products Transportation and Automotive Alternative fuel vehicles and products used...maintenance (e.g., mowing, fertilizing, watering), development of new sites (from design
    https://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › federal

  • Enclosed Conference - Details View - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...initial view. Enclosed conference alternate view. Enclosed conference top view...regularly and follow with a wet vacuum water extraction machine when necessary to
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-workspace › 83 › enclosed-conference

  • VA Green Management Program Improving our Sustainability and Energy Performance

    Energy intensity down 28.6% vs. 2003 ï‚¢ Water intensity down 34.5% vs. 2007 ï‚¢ GHG...impacting Federal agencies ENERGY AND WATER MANAGEMENT 5 FY 2019 Data (Preliminary/not
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-case-studies › ISWG Briefing on VA Energy Program 200423.pdf

  • System Bundling > IEQ - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    IEQ Lighting HVAC Water Solid Waste Planted Roof Submetering System Overview...performance by tracking energy and water use, ventilation and other elements
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 33 › ieq › system-bundling

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