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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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  • Integrative Design Process > Planted Roof - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Planted Roof Lighting HVAC Water IEQ Solid Waste Submetering System Overview...building systems, including HVAC and Water. A planted roof has insulating benefits
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 77 › planted-roof › integrative-design-process

  • Framework Step 3: Plan - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Contractors who are handling the sourcing, production, and delivery logistics...GSA may be able to offer multiple sources of supply, it is up to the ordering
    https://sftool.gov › plan › 559 › framework-step-3-plan

  • Biophilia and Design - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...would see increased pollution of air, water, soil, and animals (Fromm, 1973). In...that leads us to seek out nature as a source of health and resilience in the face
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 580 › biophilia-design

  • Life Cycle Assessment - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...of these material flows Consider alternative approaches that change those impacts...cycle phases Allow comparison of alternatives apples to apples Reduce overall
    https://sftool.gov › plan › 400 › life-cycle-assessment

  • MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Tips Plants should be watered properly; over-watered plants can foster an environment...achievement calculation, products sourced (extracted, manufactured, purchased)
    https://sftool.gov › material › 2055 › plants-planters

  • Overview > User Guides - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...sustainability topics, from sustainable sites to water conservation Start planning your upgrade...Tool (FEDSAT) Choose sustainable alternatives to traditional supplies and equipment
    https://sftool.gov › green-guidance

  • Buildings' Energy Use - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...costs to building owners and tenants. Source: U.S. Department of Energy (2015)....integrated design, energy performance, water conservation, indoor environmental
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 181 › buildings-energy

  • U.S. Waste and Recycling - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...percent increase in the tons recycled. Source: US EPA, Municipal Solid Waste Generation...compost improves plant growth with less water; compost can also be used for erosion
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 184 › us-waste-recycling

  • MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...life. Tips O+M Tips Carpets can be a source of biopollutants, dust, and volatile...spills promptly, starting with cold water and blotting cloths. Deep clean carpets
    https://sftool.gov › material › 1959 › broadloom-carpet

  • MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...life. Tips O+M Tips Carpets can be a source of biopollutants, dust, and volatile...spills promptly, starting with cold water and blotting cloths. Deep clean carpets
    https://sftool.gov › material › 1960 › carpet-tile

  • MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Tips O+M Tips Use deionized water or a mixture of water and vinegar to clean windows...achievement calculation, products sourced (extracted, manufactured, purchased)
    https://sftool.gov › material › 2007 › fiberglass

  • MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Tips O+M Tips Use deionized water or a mixture of water and vinegar to clean windows...achievement calculation, products sourced (extracted, manufactured, purchased)
    https://sftool.gov › material › 2010 › glass---low-emissivity

  • Tour Sustainable Workspaces and Building Systems - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...occupants. HVAC systems are often the source of the largest opportunities for energy...the source of the largest opportunities for energy cost savings. Water EXPLORE
    https://sftool.gov › Explore

  • Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Air Conditioning, Room - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...directly, rather than cool (or heat) water that is then used to condition air...requirements FAR Subpart 23.2 Energy and Water Efficiency and Renewable Energy FAR
    https://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 21 › appliances › 232 › air-conditioning-room › 0

  • Briefing on draft guidelines and pilot for Green Standards and 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 › 4 Alison Kinn Bennett - EPP Update 4-2015.pdf

  • Mandates / Standards > IEQ - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    IEQ Lighting HVAC Water Solid Waste Planted Roof Submetering System Overview...to healthy dining options, potable water, daylight, plants, and exterior views
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 34 › ieq › relevant-mandates-and-rating-systems

  • Procurement Professional > User Guides - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...expenses by selecting cost effective alternatives Ensuring purchases are Federal Acquisition...expenses by selecting cost effective alternatives Compare relative material costs
    https://sftool.gov › green-guidance › for › 2 › procurement-professional

  • 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

  • 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

  • The WELL Building Standard

    WHAT DETERMINES THE STATE OF HEALTH? Source: Centers for Disease Control and Protection...IN PEOPLE FOR RETURN ON INVESTMENT Source: Knoll Workplace Research “What's Good
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-policies-strategies › ISWG_GSA WELL Intro 2.0.pdf

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