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US Green Building Council LEED-AP-O+M Exam - Topic 2 Question 13 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-AP-O+M exam
Question #: 13
Topic #: 2
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Which of the following is the most appropriate use of untreated stormwater?

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Suggested Answer: A

Untreated stormwater, due to its potential contaminants, is not suitable for potable uses but can be effectively utilized for non-potable applications such as irrigation. It provides a viable alternative to using treated water for landscape irrigation, thereby conserving potable water resources. This use aligns with sustainable water management practices encouraged by LEED, which promote the reduction of potable water usage for landscape irrigation.


The LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction and the LEED O+M Reference Guide both encourage the use of untreated stormwater for irrigation as part of an integrated water management approach. This conservation strategy is covered under the Water Efficiency category and is a common topic in LEED AP O+M training sessions.

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Jutta
2 months ago
I agree, irrigation is the best option here!
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Lennie
3 months ago
Wait, untreated stormwater for irrigation? Is that safe?
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Roxane
3 months ago
Cooling water makeup seems okay too, right?
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Sanjuana
3 months ago
Definitely not for drinking fountains, that's risky.
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Callie
3 months ago
Irrigation is a great use for untreated stormwater!
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Ilda
3 months ago
I’m leaning towards irrigation too, but I wonder if there are any regulations that might affect that choice.
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Carmelina
4 months ago
I feel like using untreated stormwater for drinking fountains is definitely not safe, but I can't recall the specifics on the other options.
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Dominic
4 months ago
I remember a practice question about stormwater uses, and I think using it for cooling water makeup was mentioned as a possibility.
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Paulene
4 months ago
I think irrigation might be the best option since it doesn't require water to be potable, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Olen
4 months ago
Okay, I've got a strategy here. I'll eliminate the options that are clearly not appropriate, like drinking fountain. Then I'll focus on the remaining options and try to determine which one is the most suitable for untreated stormwater.
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Luz
4 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. I'm not sure what the best use of untreated stormwater would be. I'll need to review my notes and think this through carefully.
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Sina
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident that irrigation is the most appropriate use here. Untreated stormwater can be used for watering plants and gardens, as long as it doesn't contain any harmful pollutants.
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Diego
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. Irrigation seems like a reasonable use, but I'm not sure if untreated stormwater would be safe for that. Boiler water makeup or cooling water makeup could work, but those might require more treatment. I'll have to weigh the pros and cons of each option.
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Cecily
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the potential uses of untreated stormwater and which one would be the most appropriate.
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Lovetta
10 months ago
I disagree, I believe the most appropriate use is for cooling water makeup.
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Margart
10 months ago
Irrigation? Boiler water? Drinking fountain? Nah, I'm going with the classic - cooling water makeup. It's the perfect way to add a little extra 'zest' to your cooling system.
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Major
9 months ago
Drinking fountain may not be the best use, I prefer using it for cooling water makeup.
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Myong
9 months ago
I think using untreated stormwater for cooling water makeup is a smart choice.
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Arlene
10 months ago
Irrigation is a good option too, but I agree, cooling water makeup is the way to go.
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Gertude
10 months ago
C) Drinking fountain. Seriously, that's the only way to truly appreciate the full flavor of untreated stormwater. It's nature's own energy drink!
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Corinne
8 months ago
D) Cooling water makeup
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Joesph
9 months ago
C) Drinking fountain
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Elbert
9 months ago
B) Boiler water makeup
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Stevie
9 months ago
A) Irrigation
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Dustin
9 months ago
D) Cooling water makeup
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Bobbie
9 months ago
C) Drinking fountain
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Zachary
9 months ago
B) Boiler water makeup
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Shawnda
10 months ago
A) Irrigation
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Willow
10 months ago
I agree with Kristal, using untreated stormwater for irrigation makes sense.
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Yasuko
10 months ago
B) Boiler water makeup. It's going to get boiled anyway, so what's the big deal? Gotta save that clean water for the real stuff.
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James
11 months ago
D) Cooling water makeup. It's not like we're going to be using that water for anything important, right? Might as well recycle it.
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Talia
10 months ago
B) Boiler water makeup. It's important to use treated water for boilers to prevent corrosion and scale buildup.
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Alex
10 months ago
A) Irrigation. Using untreated stormwater for irrigation can help conserve freshwater resources.
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Aleisha
11 months ago
A) Irrigation seems like the obvious choice here. I mean, who would want to drink untreated stormwater? That's just asking for trouble.
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Niesha
9 months ago
A) Yeah, using it for irrigation is definitely the safest choice.
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Yolando
9 months ago
D) Cooling water makeup could be a good option too.
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Mira
9 months ago
B) I agree, using it for drinking fountain sounds risky.
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Merissa
9 months ago
A) Irrigation seems like the obvious choice here.
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Beatriz
10 months ago
A) Yeah, using it for irrigation is definitely the safest choice.
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Alva
10 months ago
D) Cooling water makeup could be a good option too.
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Tegan
10 months ago
B) I agree, using it for drinking fountain sounds risky.
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Maricela
10 months ago
A) Irrigation seems like the obvious choice here.
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Kristal
11 months ago
I think the most appropriate use of untreated stormwater is irrigation.
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