CREDIT TITLE
Water Efficient Landscaping (NC, CS, and Schools)

OBJECTIVE
To limit or eliminate the use of potable water for landscape irrigation.

REQUIREMENTS
1. Option 1: Reduce potable water consumption by 50% from midsummer baseline case to earn 2 points. Reduction may be achieved by any combination of-
- Plant species factor, density, and microclimate
- Irrigation Efficiency
- Use of captured rainwater
- Use of recycled water
- Use of water treated by public agency especially for non potable uses
2. Option 2: No potable water use or irrigation to earn 4 points. Meet the requirements for option 1 and use only captured rainwater/ recycled graywater/ water treated by public agency for non potable uses for irrigation, OR install native or adapted landscaping that would not require irrigation after one year of installation.

REFERENCED CODE/ STANDARDS
None

SUBMITTAL
1. Calculate baseline and design case and show percentage reduction in potable water use.
2. List nonpotable water sources.
3. Highlight planting schedule and irrigation system on the landscape plan.
 
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE
NA