D&B_CEWP_Water Introduction
GSAS-D&B Energy & Water Assessment Training
Keyword(s)
GSAS Water Suite, GSAS Water input sheets, water benchmark, water standards, water conservation, Water Demand Performance, Water Reuse Performance, Water Sub-Metering
Publisher
Gulf Organisation for Research & Development
Description
The natural water cycle is a system in which water resources are continuously exchanged between the atmosphere, soil water, surface water, ground water, and plants. This cycle treats and recharges freshwater supplies. Human consumption of fresh water outpaces the natural cycle and under these circumstances, water cannot be considered as a renewable resource. Sustainable practices for the efficient use of water, the collection, recycling and reuse of water to mitigate environmental impacts associated with water scarcity and depletion.
Objective
The Water [W] category is concerned with water conservation for indoor and outdoor use.