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PATH 2. ALTERNATIVE WATER SOURCES (2 POINTS)
Incorporate one of the following water reuse strategies for indoor, outdoor, and/or process water that meets the needs of one or more end uses for the building and grounds:
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On-site water reuse system
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Municipally supplied reclaimed water
Eligible end uses for Paths 1 and 2 include irrigation, flush fixtures, makeup water systems, (such as cooling towers or boilers), or other process water systems.
REQUIREMENTS: CORE AND SHELL
| Achievement Pathways | Points |
|---|---|
Core and Shell | 1–7 |
Option 1. Whole-Project Water Use | 1–7 |
OR | |
Option 2. Fixtures and Fittings–Calculated Reduction | 1–3 |
AND/OR | |
Option 3. Appliances and Process Water | 1–2 |
AND/OR | |
Option 4. Outdoor Water Use | 1–3 |
Path 1. No Irrigation | 3 |
OR | |
Path 2. Efficient Irrigation | 1–3 |
AND/OR | |
Option 5. Optimize Process Water Use | 1–3 |
Path 1. Limit Cooling Tower Cycles | 1–3 |
OR | |
Path 2. Optimize Water Use for Cooling | 1–3 |
OR | |
Path 3. Process Water Use | 1–2 |
AND/OR | |
Option 6. Water Reuse | 1–2 |
Path 1. Reuse-Ready System | 1 |
OR | |
Path 2. Alternative Water Sources | 2 |
Implement a combination of the following strategies for a maximum of 7 points. Projects may either attempt Option 1 or any combination of Options 2–6 below.
Option 1. Whole-Project Water Use (1–7 points)
To pursue this pathway, project teams must develop a water use baseline and create a proposed use model. Points are achieved based on reductions from the baseline in Table 11.
U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, November 2025 Edition 68