LEED v5 O+M Rating System_February 2026 - Page 032

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WATER EFFICIENCY (WE)

Water Efficiency Prerequisite

WATER METERING AND REPORTING

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REQUIRED

INTENT

To conserve potable water resources, support water management, and identify opportunities for additional water savings by tracking water consumption.

REQUIREMENTS

Achievement Pathways	Points
Existing Buildings	N/A
Water Metering

Install (or use existing) permanent water meters to monitor, record, and report the total water consumption for potable and alternative water sources for the building and associated grounds.

Report whole-project use for each type of water source supplied to the building and associated grounds with the following additional provisions:

• The facility manager and/or tenant must be able to access the meter data.

• Meter alternative water sources separately from municipally supplied potable water.

• Measure and report total water use for the entire 12-month reporting period.

• Commit to sharing with USGBC the resulting whole-project water usage data on an annual basis following certification.

U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Operations and Maintenance, November 2025 Edition 26