Which of the following characteristics are a requirement of a compliant water meter?

A compliant water meter is a device that measures and records the total potable water use of the building and associated grounds. According to the LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, a compliant water meter must meet the following requirements1:

•It must be permanently installed and measure the total water use of the building and grounds.

•It must have a remote communication capability or be readable from a location that is accessible to building management.

•It must have a data storage capability of at least 18 months, or be connected to a system that can store data for at least 18 months.

•It must have a resolution of 0.5 gallons (2 liters) or less, or the smallest unit of measure that is appropriate for the expected water use of the building.