| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.13 |
| Liaison | Parker Long |
| Submission Date | July 25, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Virginia Commonwealth University
IN-2: Innovation 2
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Jacek
Ghosh Director of Sustainability VCU Sustainability |
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
The VCU Rice Center, Virginia first LEED-certified platinum building, has used innovative measures to reduce its potable water demand, overall water use and generation of wastewater. All wastewater passes through a pre-engineered, on-site wastewater treatment system that results in a clear and odorless effluent infiltrated into a nearby wooded dispersal area.
The building also promotes efficient water use through dual-flush and power assist toilets that operate with rainwater collected in a series of cisterns. This has reduced the potable water use by 45 percent below mandated baseline requirements.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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