Water Conservation and Use
The site does not have a permanent irrigation system. Waterless urinals, dual-flush toilets, and water conserving lavatories reduce water consumption by 65%, compared with a typical building. An on-site well provides potable water, and an existing septic system treats wastewater.
Water Data
Water Use
• Indoor potable water use: 40,500 gal/yr (153,000 liters/yr)
• Outdoor potable water use: 0 gal/yr (0 liters/yr)
• Total potable water use: 40,500 gal/yr (153,000 liters/yr)
• Potable water use per unit area: 3.41 gal/sq ft (139 liters/sq meter)
Precipitation managed on site: 100%
Total water used indoors: 40492 gal/yr
Total water used outdoors: 0 gal/yr
Percent of total water from reclaimed sources: 0%
Percent wastewater reused on-site: 0%
Calculated annual potable water use: 3.41 gal/sf/yr