Potable water is defined as:

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试卷: LEED GA模拟题B[查看]
Potable water is defined as:
A: Water that meets or exceeds EPA’s drinking water standards
B: Water that is not treated to drinking water standards and is not meant for human consumption
C: Wastewater from bathroom sinks, laundry machines, kitchen sinks and dishwashers
D: Untreated house-hold wastewater which has not come into contact with toilet waste or kitchen sinks

参考答案: A

本题解释:
Potable water meets or exceeds EPA\'s drinking water standards. Potable water can be used for any purpose, though the intent of the water efficiency credits is to reduce the use of potable water;B item is the definition of non-potable water;Water that has come in contact with food through kitchen sinks and dishwashers is usually classified as blackwater; D item is graywater.Reference: LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Reference Guide, Glossary