Recommended Site and Water Guidelines
S.13 Wastewater Reduction and Management
Intent
Reduce wastewater generated for conventional treatment.
Recommended Performance Criteria
A. Reduce the volume of the subject sites' wastewater flow entering the municipal wastewater system or an on-site conventional septic system by 50%. Alternatives that can contribute to this guideline include, but are not limited to: peat moss drain fields, constructed wetlands, aerobic treatment systems, solar aquatic waste systems (or living machines), and composting or ecologically-based toilets or urinals. Reduction of building water and sewer discharge also contributes to reduced waste water generated without negatively impacting adjacent municipal water well heads. Reduction of building water consumption also contributes to reduced waste water generated.
Note: Portions of this guideline are adapted from LEED Version 2.0.
Related MSBG Documents
- Form P-3 Site and Water Documentation
- Appendix S-1 Suggested Implementation for All Site and Water Guidelines
Supplemental Resources
- www.waterrecycling.com/biblio
- www.attra.ncat.org
- 1988 United States Environmental Protection Agency Design Manual - Constructed Wetlands and Aquatic Plant Systems for Municipal Wastewater Treatment
- Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment and Wildlife Habitat, Environmental Protection Agency. www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/construc/intro.html