Water Conservation- Page 2 of 4
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Is There Lead in the Water of Your Green Building?
Water conservation strategies in green building programs has the potential to lower the quality of drinking water
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California Gets New Water Conservation Rules
A law that took effect at the start of the year requires water-conserving fixtures in single-family homes built before 1994
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Saving Water Saves Energy, Too
Water conservation efforts in California have reduced power consumption and lowered greenhouse gas emissions
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The Water Efficiency Rating Score (WERS)
The Green Builder Coalition’s new tool is ready
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Regulating Rain Barrels Is Not the Best Idea
In arid regions of the western U.S., regulating waste may be a better way to conserve water
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Dry Is the New Normal
The Southwest U.S. has gotten drier and more prone to droughts
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Water Risks Higher in Green Buildings, Report Finds
Water conservation measures increase the age of water in plumbing systems, leading to higher levels of bacteria
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A California Builder Makes Artificial Turf Standard
In a region hard hit by drought, this builder offers real grass only as an option
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Is Water Consumption a Class Issue?
California is facing new restrictions on water use in the face of a devastating drought. Do the rich care?
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New Mexico Develops Innovative Water Efficiency Rating Score
Like a HERS rating, the WERS rating will be scored on a 0 to 100 scale
