OPTION 1. Reduce by 50% (2 points)

Reduce potable water consumption for irrigation by 50% from a calculated baseline case for the month with the highest evapotranspiration rate. Reductions must be attributed to any combination of the following items:

Plant species, density and microclimate factor
Irrigation efficiency
Use of captured rainwater
Use of recycled wastewater
Use of water treated and conveyed by a public agency specifically for nonpotable uses

OR

OPTION 2. No Potable Water Use or Irrigation¹⁶ (4 points)

Meet the requirements for Option 1. AND

PATH 1

Use only captured rainwater, recycled wastewater, recycled graywater or water treated and conveyed by a public agency specifically for nonpotable uses for irrigation. OR

PATH 2

Install landscaping that does not require permanent irrigation systems. Temporary irrigation systems used for plant establishment are allowed only if removed within 1 year of installation.

¹⁶ If the percent reduction of potable water is 100% AND the percent reduction of total water is equal to or greater than 50%, both Option 1 & Option 2 are earned.

Water efficient landscaping