LEED and Water Efficiency

Because LEED certification takes a holistic approach to a building’s structure and exterior landscape, the water efficiency category includes indoor water use, wastewater reuse, as well as water-efficient landscaping and irrigation. Water use reduction rates are totaled for the building—including all toilets, urinals, lavatory faucets, showers and kitchen faucets. They are not per-fixture reductions. The following table highlights the number of points that can be earned for each type of LEED certification, and indicates the number of points that can be impacted by water use reductions in faucets and other bath fixtures.