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A guide on the use of rain barrels for greater water efficiency and use in gardens and lawns.
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Document outlining building science principles about air flow, heat flow and moisture flow in homes.
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EPA
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A builder checklist guide for the water management of properties with appropriately-designed building technologies.
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EPA
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A map describing the average temperature of shallow groundwater in Fahrenheit across the continental United States.
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EPA
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Indoor airPLUS is a voluntary partnership and labeling program that helps new home builders improve the quality of indoor air by requiring construction practices and product specifications that minimize exposure to airborne pollutants and contaminants.
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EPA
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Broschure detailing water control strategies for building openings (e.g., vents and drainpipes).
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EPA
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PDF detailing the inspection and verification guidance for WaterSense labeled new homes including indoor and outdoor efficiency requirements, and homeowner and building management education.
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Guide describing landscaping tips for healthy and regionally-based gardens, including maintenance, mulching, water efficiency, and plant resources.
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An EPA guide describing the causes and impacts of summertime urban heat islands, promoting strategies for lowering temperatures in U.S. communities.
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EPA
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Resource to help builders better understand the WaterSense requirements for labeled homes and assist them in meeting the criteria so they can receive the label for their new construction.
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EPA
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Document describing correct construction of swales, designed to trap particulate pollutants (suspended solids and trace metals), promote infiltration, and reduce the flow velocity of storm water runoff.
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EPA
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Guide describing details that serve as a visual reference for each of the line items in the Water Management System Builder Checklist.
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EPA
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Web page providing links or specifications for homes to be labeled through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program.
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EPA
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Resource that provides a checklist of program criteria for water-efficient new homes under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program.