LeedQuality

USGBC LEED for NEW CONSTRUCTION: SS Credit 6.2

Intent

  • Limit the disruption of natural hydrology

  • Increase on-site filtration

  • Manage storm water runoff

  • Eliminate sources of contaminants

  • Reduce impervious cover

  • Reduce/eliminate pollution

  • Remove pollutants from storm water runoff

Stormwater Design (for reduction of impervious surface)

  • alternative surfaces: rain gardens, vegetated swales, rainwater recycling

  • non-structural surfaces: vegetated roofs, pervious pavement, grid pavers

Implementation

1. case 1: impervious surface less than or equal to 50% of total site area

  • Treat and capture 90% storm water runoff

  • Remove 80% TSS (total suspended solids)

  • Use acceptable BMPs (Best Management Practices) considering the following:

    • Sustainable design strategies: low impact, environmentally sensitive design)
    • Alternative surfaces: vegetated roofs, swales
    • Natural and mechanical treatment: constructed wetlands, vegetated filters and open channels

 

 

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