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Water and Wastewater Design in Buildings
Steven G. Liescheidt, P.E., CSI-CCS, CCPR.
Overview
Sustainable design involves integration of
multiple disciplines. The goal of effective water management is to reduce water
consumption without compromising the performance of equipment and fixtures.
Using water more efficiently is a green strategy for several reasons: it reduces
pressure on sometimes-limited water resources, reduces the amount of energy and
chemicals used for water and wastewater treatment, and, to the extent that the
use of hot water is reduced, increases energy savings—with associated
environmental benefits.
In this course the student will learn a wide
variety of sustainable concepts and practical ideas related to water and
wastewater systems including water management concepts, plumbing design
concepts, fixture selection considerations and more sophisticated concepts such
as graywater collection and rainwater harvesting. Although the reference text
discusses Federal Facilities, the principles apply to all building types.
The student is expected to read and review the material contained
in the Greening of Federal Facilities – Second Edition, May 2001 (Part VI –
Water and Wastewater).
The student must take a
multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions at the end of
this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills:
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Water management
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Toilets and urinals
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Showers, faucets and
drinking fountains
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Electronic controls
for plumbing fixtures
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Reclaimed water
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Graywater collection
and use
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Rainwater harvesting
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On-site wastewater
treatment systems
Course
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PDF attachment and review the PDF document prior to taking a quiz
for credit.
Part VI - Water and Wastewater (387 KB)
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