Drain Maintenance - LEED Accreditation & Points System, how do I gets points?

Bryan Williams

4 years ago Updated: May 21, 2020

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I have a product that utilizes bacteria instead of chemicals to consume Fats,Oils & Greases and other organic matter in drain lines, grease traps and lift stations. How does the incoporation of this product's incorporation into my facility impact my LEED score?

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