LEED GA Water Efficiency Concepts Quiz

1. Which metric is used to calculate water use reduction in LEED?

Gallons per year

Percentage below baseline

Liters per occupant

Flow rate in gpm

2. What is the maximum flow rate for a low-flow toilet under EPAct standards?

1.6 gallons per flush

2.0 gallons per flush

2.5 gallons per flush

3.0 gallons per flush

3. Which of the following best describes outdoor water efficiency in LEED?

Eliminate all landscaping

Use only native plants requiring no irrigation

Design landscapes with efficient irrigation or no potable water

Install only artificial turf

4. What role does sub-metering play in LEED water management?

Reduces water pressure

Tracks consumption by end use

Eliminates leaks automatically

Filters contaminants

5. Which strategy is NOT typically considered for water efficiency in LEED?

High-efficiency toilets

Demand-controlled faucets

Increased water pressure

Rainwater harvesting systems

6. Which of the following is a key benefit of water-efficient landscaping?

Increased maintenance costs

Reduced potable water demand

Faster plant growth

Improved air quality indoors

7. What is the primary goal of LEED water efficiency credits?

Eliminate all water use from buildings

Reduce potable water consumption compared to baseline

Increase water recycling systems

Mandate rainwater collection

8. Which water source is preferred for non-potable applications in LEED buildings?

Municipal supply

Groundwater wells

Rainwater or graywater

Desalinated water

9. What is graywater in the context of water efficiency?

Wastewater from toilets

Untreated rainwater

Relatively clean wastewater from sinks and showers

Polluted groundwater

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15. What percentage of water use reduction is typically targeted in LEED water efficiency credits?

10% to 20%

20% to 30%

30% to 40%

40% or more

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17. What is the typical flow rate for a WaterSense-labeled faucet?

1.5 gpm or less

2.0 gpm or less

2.5 gpm or less

3.0 gpm or less

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19. Which standard establishes baseline water consumption for fixture performance in LEED?

EPA WaterSense

ASHRAE 90.1

Federal Energy Policy Act (EPAct)

ISO 14001

LEED GA Water Efficiency Concepts Quiz

1. Which metric is used to calculate water use reduction in LEED?

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2. What is the maximum flow rate for a low-flow toilet under EPAct standards?

3. Which of the following best describes outdoor water efficiency in LEED?

4. What role does sub-metering play in LEED water management?

5. Which strategy is NOT typically considered for water efficiency in LEED?

6. Which of the following is a key benefit of water-efficient landscaping?

7. What is the primary goal of LEED water efficiency credits?

8. Which water source is preferred for non-potable applications in LEED buildings?

9. What is graywater in the context of water efficiency?

10. Cooling tower water management in LEED focuses on____

11. Drought-resistant plants in landscape design help LEED projects by____

12. Composting toilets are considered in LEED water efficiency because they____

13. LEED water efficiency credits encourage building performance through____

14. Low-flow showerheads under EPAct must not exceed____

15. What percentage of water use reduction is typically targeted in LEED water efficiency credits?

16. Landscape irrigation efficiency is best achieved through____

17. What is the typical flow rate for a WaterSense-labeled faucet?

18. Water metering is important in LEED because it____

19. Which standard establishes baseline water consumption for fixture performance in LEED?