Key Terms
The following key terms were used in this lesson:
Demand Baseline
The estimated water usage when using fixtures that meet the standard building code minimal requirements.
Net-zero Measures
Innovative design strategies that reduce the amount of water that must be supplied by local utilities. These measures can include collecting water from on-site sources as well as designing features and specifying systems that do not require off-site water.
Greywater
Recyclable water collected from sinks, showers, washing machines, and fixtures that do not introduce any sanitary waste. Greywater is typically used for irrigation as well as flushing toilets and urinals.