Rainwater Management is a credit in which LEED v4 category?

In LEED v4 BD+C, the Rainwater Management credit is part of the Sustainable Sites (SS) category. This credit aims to reduce the volume and improve the quality of stormwater runoff by mimicking the natural hydrology of the site.

“The intent of this credit is to reduce runoff volume and improve water quality by replicating natural hydrology and water balance of the site.”

– LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide, SS Credit: Rainwater Management

Key components include:

Managing rainfall on site using green infrastructure,

Promoting infiltration, evapotranspiration, and reuse,

Addressing both quantity and quality of runoff.

This credit does not fall under:

Water Efficiency (A) – which focuses on reducing potable water use indoors/outdoors.

Location and Transportation (C) – which addresses site accessibility and connectivity.

Energy and Atmosphere (D) – which deals with building energy systems.

Correct answer: B. Sustainable Sites