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Table 11. Points for Reducing Overall Project Water Use
| Percent Reduction | Points | Total Points for Alternative Water |
|---|---|---|
| 30% | 1 | 2 |
| 35% | 2 | 3 |
| 40% | 3 | 4 |
| 45% | 4 | 5 |
| 50% | 5 | 6 |
| 55% | 6 | 7 |
| 60% | 7 | – |
OR
Option 2. Fixtures and Fittings—Calculated Reduction (1–3 points)
Further reduce fixture and fitting water use from the calculated baseline in WEp2: Minimum Water Efficiency, Minimum Fixture and Fittings Efficiency, Path 2. Performance Path— Calculated Reduction. Additional potable water savings can be earned above the prerequisite level using alternative water sources. Points are awarded according to Table 12.
Table 12. Points for Reducing Indoor Water Use
| Percentage Reduction | Points |
|---|---|
| 30% | 1 |
| 35% | 2 |
| 40% | 3 |
AND/OR
Option 3. Appliances and Process Water (1–2 points)
Newly installed equipment within the project boundary must meet the minimum requirements in Tables 13, 14, 15, and/or 16. One point is awarded for meeting all applicable requirements in any one table for a maximum of 2 points. All applicable, newly installed equipment listed in each table must meet the standard. Existing appliances and equipment can be excluded.
To use Table 13, the project must process at least 120,000 lb (57,606 kg) of laundry per year.
Table 13. Compliant Commercial Washing Machines
| Washing Machine | Requirement (IP) | Requirement (SI) |
|---|---|---|
| On-premise, minimum capacity 2,400 lb (10,886 kg) per 8-hour shift | Maximum 1.8 gal. per pound* | Maximum 7 liters per 0.45 kg* |
*Based on equal quantities of heavily, medium, and lightly soiled laundry.
U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, November 2025 Edition 69