Guidance

The water efficiency calculator for new dwellings

Details of the water calculation methodology for assessing the 'whole-house' water efficiency of new dwellings.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
• Published: 9 September 2009

This publication was withdrawn on 14 June 2016

An updated water efficiency methodology is now included in Approved Document G. However, there will be cases where the previous document is still relevant (eg for development started before 1 October 2015).

The water calculator Excel spreadsheet has been removed due to technical problems. Free-to-download alternatives are available on the Internet.

Applies to England

Documents

The water efficiency calculator for new dwellings: guidance

Ref: ISBN 978-1-4098-1827-4

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Details

This document sets out the water calculation methodology for assessing the ‘whole-house’ water efficiency of new dwellings.

The calculation method is to be used to assess compliance against the water performance targets in building regulations 17 K. The code for sustainable homes now uses this calculator as the assessment methodology for WAT1.

Published 9 September 2009