# Water 3.1 Water Efficient Landscaping
# Applies to
All development
# Objective
To ensure the efficient use of water and to reduce total operating potable water use through encouraging water efficient landscape design.
# Summary
Points are allocated for the inclusion of water efficient landscapes that don't require water to survive.
A water efficient garden should have no irrigation system and not require watering after an initial period when plants are getting established.
Green roofs, green walls, food producing landscape areas and irrigation areas connected to rainwater or an alternative water source are not considered in this credit.
If all vegetation is in food producing landscape areas or irrigation areas connected to rainwater or an alternative water source, then this credit is not applicable and should be scoped out.
# Documentation & evidence required
- Fully detailed landscape plan.
# Other Considerations
Applicants are encouraged to consider additional water saving strategies not currently included within the tool scoring, for example:
- Using an alternative source of water such as greywater to water plants (non-edible varieties)