| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.54 |
| Liaison | Jane Stewart |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2024 |
Washington and Lee University
OP-22: Rainwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 2.00 |
Brendan
Perry University Engineer University Facilities |
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Which of the following best describes the institution’s approach to rainwater management?:
Less comprehensive policies, plans or guidelines that incorporate green infrastructure
A brief description of the institution’s green infrastructure and LID practices:
The University's Sustainable Design Guidelines encourage consideration of green infrastructure and LID practices on new construction projects.
Existing examples of efforts include bio retention systems at two campus locations (the Hillel House and AD Pi); a green roof at the undergraduate library; and underground storm water retention structures at several locations (Elrod Commons, Augusta Square, Duchossois Athletic Center, Center for Global Learning, Natatorium, to purify water before it is discharged to storm drains).
Existing examples of efforts include bio retention systems at two campus locations (the Hillel House and AD Pi); a green roof at the undergraduate library; and underground storm water retention structures at several locations (Elrod Commons, Augusta Square, Duchossois Athletic Center, Center for Global Learning, Natatorium, to purify water before it is discharged to storm drains).
A copy of the institution’s rainwater management policy, plan, and/or guidelines:
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A brief description of the institution’s rainwater management policy, plan, and/or guidelines that supports the responses above:
From the University's Sustainable Design Guidelines:
"Building design will maximize opportunities afforded by nature and siting for storm-water management and rainwater collection, and will embrace innovation and creativity for highest efficiency in use of municipally supplied water. Design considerations will include closed-loop water systems and gray water reuse.
Every effort will be made to avoid the use of potable water for non-potable purposes, including irrigation.
Compared to a representative comparable building baseline:
New and renovated buildings will use 40% less water than a calculated baseline using standard efficiency fixtures, excluding irrigation uses."
"Building design will maximize opportunities afforded by nature and siting for storm-water management and rainwater collection, and will embrace innovation and creativity for highest efficiency in use of municipally supplied water. Design considerations will include closed-loop water systems and gray water reuse.
Every effort will be made to avoid the use of potable water for non-potable purposes, including irrigation.
Compared to a representative comparable building baseline:
New and renovated buildings will use 40% less water than a calculated baseline using standard efficiency fixtures, excluding irrigation uses."
Website URL where information about the institution’s green infrastructure and LID practices is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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