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Nationals Park / Washington, D.C.

Built on a brownfield site, the Nationals Park is the first Major League Baseball stadium to receive LEED Silver certification from the Washington-based U.S. Green Building Council. More

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ViruPure Water Filtration System From Everpure

The ViruPure single-cartridge commercial-grade residential water filtration system removes 99% of bacteria, viruses, and cysts down to 0.019 micron, as well as reducing VOCs, THMs, MTBEs, chlorine, chloramines, and lead, says the maker. The system, which mounts under the sink, has a 500-gallon life span, which lasts a family of four about a year. 800.323.7873. More

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Whole-House Reverse-Osmosis Water Purification System From PureOFlow

The PureOFlow whole-house reverse-osmosis water purification system provides desalination and purification in one system. According to the company, the system reduces up to 98% of substances such as arsenic, lead, and radium, and it softens the water without the need for salts. PureOFlow takes up about the same amount of space as a traditional soft water system. 763.497.8500. More

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Aqus Greywater System by Sloan Valve Co.

The Aqus Greywater System collects water from bathroom sinks and reuses it for toilet flushing. The drainage water is routed through a sanitizing and filtration system, and then collects in a storage reservoir under the sink; upon flushing, the water is pumped to the flush tank. 800.982.5839. More

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High-Efficiency Toilets Combine Water Conservation and Improved Performance

New toilet standards ensure water savings does not come at the expense of a confident flush. More

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Passive Solar Water Heating Systems by Rheem

Solaraide passive solar water heating systems operate without pumps or controllers, instead relying on convection to circulate a freezeproof heat-transfer fluid in a closed-loop environment. The product combines a storage tank with one or two collector panels and comes in 47- or 80-gallon systems. Both models are Solar Rating and Certification Corp.-certified. 800.621.5622. More

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Case Study: Vanguard Homes Builds First EPA WaterSense Home

The North Carolina house, part of a pilot program, will save more than 10,000 gallons a year. More

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WaterSense Standards Bring Low-Flow Faucets, Showerheads to the Forefront

Water-conserving bath fixtures enter the mainstream as the EPA’s WaterSense standards take effect. More

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Improved High-Efficiency Showerheads Make The Most of Lower Flows

Justin Wilson has been specifying ultra-low-flow showerheads for more than three years. But his biggest surprise when comparing water-efficient fixtures to typical builder-grade showerheads is that there is no surprise at all. More

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splendor in the glass

molten sand has never looked so good. More

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