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RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEMS - SUSTAINABILITY AND LEED CREDITS

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

As the demand for efficiency and LEED compliance in design increases, the importance of reducing initial construction costs continues to rise.  The use of reclaimed water systems can provide clients with large irrigation or industrial process water requirements with an opportunity to qualify for LEED points under credits WE1 and WE2.  In addition, reclaimed water systems can reduce domestic water tap fees, reduce ongoing operating costs and diminish impacts to municipal drinking water systems and the environment. 

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