Water Supply Section

9.1 - Universally Accessible Water Supply

9.2 - Water Bottle Refilling Station

9.3 - Water Quality

In considering occupant health, Fitwel promotes drinking healthy, clean water. The 6.72 points available in this strategy take water supply into account in the design.

Drinking an appropriate amount of water during the day is extremely beneficial. Most people do not drink the recommended 64 ounces of water throughout the day. In an attempt to remedy that, Fitwel rewards projects for bringing water to the forefront of design.

At a minimum for this section, projects should include accessible water fountains on all floors. Accessible water fountains should comply with either ADA or ISO 21542 requirements. To gain more points, teams can specify water fountains that include a water bottle refilling station.

Even if teams provide water supply points, it is important to have clean water. Teams should set a plan in place to conduct regular water quality testing. By ensuring the project is connected to a potable water source that reduces exposure to pathogens, this reduces rates of disease and adverse health effects.

Drinking 64 ounces of water in a day can be a challenge. But through design, it can become easier.