What is the credit for Healthcare's Outdoor Water Use Reduction?

The credit for Healthcare's Outdoor Water Use Reduction falls within the range of one to two points. This credit encourages projects to minimize the use of potable water for irrigation, promoting sustainable water management practices.

To achieve these points, project teams can use strategies such as employing drought-tolerant plants, utilizing rainwater harvesting, or implementing efficient irrigation systems. By doing so, projects can reduce the overall water consumption associated with landscape irrigation, which is essential for sustainability objectives in healthcare facilities.

The flexibility in earning between one to two points reflects various levels of water use reduction that can be achieved based on the project’s scope and design choices. This range allows for projects of different sizes and complexities to still qualify for credit while promoting efficient water usage.