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II. It was determined that the following points could not be achieved: Points Credit Description Possible SAFEGUARDING WATER Water Recovery Install a gray water-recovery system that accomplishes one System or more of the following: recovers non-sewage waste water; uses a roof or ground water collection system; recovers ground water from sump pumps 1 It was deterrriined that it was not cost effective to install tliis type of system Water-Conserving Install fixtures that use 20% less water than the water usage Fixtures requirements in the Energy Policy Act of 1992 1 The intent of t/tis cretlit was misinterpreted during tlie feasibility study phase of tl:e project. At that time, it was ~assumed that the installation of "smart" water fixtures would achieve the cretli~ Af1er discussion with the LEED Committee, it was determined tlzat the entire water usage in the building must be 20% less than the water usage requirements in the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Tfze LEED Committee said t/iat a study could be conducted to show that the build~ng comp[ied with the requirement. The inechanical engineer advised against this approacl: stating tJiat tl:e study would be based on too many assumptions to be valid. In addition, given the other fi_xtures that /:ave been installed, the water usage in the building is likely to be higher than the requirements. Use only plants that are tolerant of climate/soils/natural Water-Efficient water availability, and do not receive water from municipal Landscape potable water after a period of establishment is complete 1 Tl:e lantlscaping consists of street trees and plants in containers. The plants in containers will require water. Convert Buses to Salem Area Transit indicated that it was planning to convert Natural Gas all the buses to natural gas 1 The LEED Committee determined that the type of bus using the bus mall did not have anytliing to do with t/ae design of the building. LEED certification is jar building design, therefore the Co-nmittee denied the request for the credit.