USGBC LEED for NEW CONSTRUCTION: SS Credit 6.2

Intent

• Limit the disruption of natural hydrology

• Increase on-site filtration

• Manage storm water runoff

• Eliminate sources of contaminants

• Reduce impervious cover

• Reduce/eliminate pollution

• Remove pollutants from storm water runoff

Stormwater Design (for reduction of impervious surface)

• alternative surfaces: rain gardens, vegetated swales, rainwater recycling

• non-structural surfaces: vegetated roofs, pervious pavement, grid pavers

Implementation

1. case 1: impervious surface less than or equal to 50% of total site area

• Treat and capture 90% storm water runoff

• Remove 80% TSS (total suspended solids)

• Use acceptable BMPs (Best Management Practices) considering the following:

• Sustainable design strategies: low impact, environmentally sensitive design)
• Alternative surfaces: vegetated roofs, swales
• Natural and mechanical treatment: constructed wetlands, vegetated filters and open channels

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