Water Conservation

Minimum 10 Points Required

This section encourages a reduction in the amount of water used in the home.

6.1: Install a dual flush or pressure assisted toilet in one or more bathrooms (3 points for first, i additional point for each after to maximum of 5 points.)

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures | Global Union

6.2 Install a 1.28 GPF toilet in one or more bathrooms (2 points for the fist, i additional point for each after.)

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures | Global Union

6.5 Install low flow faucets for all kitchen faucets and lavatories (2 points), all showers & tub/showers (additional 1 point.) 

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures | Global Union

6.8: Install permeable paving materials for all driveways and walkways. (3 pnts)

EcoSystems Grout | Canadian Cobble Systems

Ocean Pearl Natural Building Stone | K2 Stone Quarries Inc

6.11 Builder incorporates water wise landscaping or xeriscaping in show home or customer home (customers 50% of lawn 2 pnts, 100% 4 pnts)

Artificial Turf Landscaping | Evergreen Turf

6.15 Install grey water system collecting waste from sinks, shower and/or kitchen to capture and treat for use in toilets or irrigation (6 pts), rough-in for future grey water system (3 pnts)

Conservepump In-home Water Recycling System | iDUS Controls Ltd.