The health of the Watershed is diminishing due to the increased level of stormwater run-off entering the water from poorly planned development in our region. Stormwater carries a host of contaminants from the land into the water: sediment, phosphorus, nitrogen, mercury, toxic metals, herbicides and pesticides, organic material, oil compounds, and bacteria. Roadways, for example, release oil and grease, tailpipe emissions, and other toxic's from motor vehicles. Lawns contribute fertilizer and animal waste.
Collecting, storing, and utilizing rainwater at your home or business is a sustainable way in helping protect your local water quality from run-off, and reduces overflow to the municipal storm sewer system.
The rainwater can be used for the following purposes:
- Providing irrigation for your, farms, landscapes or gardens.
- The filling of pools, ponds, water features, and spas.
- Washing of cars, trucks, trailers, boats, etc.
- Flushing of toilets.
- Make-up water for commercial chilling towers.
- Fire suppression systems.
Scope of Rainwater Harvesting Services
- Conceptual Development
Our engineers will work with your design team to develop a rainwater collection strategy that will meet with your overall site water objectives. We will identify state and local health codes that may be applicable to the process in this stage.
- Design Development
After a concept has been approved, we will develop a complete plan to include the coordination between the architect, structural engineer, civil engineer, plumbing engineer, electrical engineer, landscape architect, and irrigation consultant.
- Construction Documents
Once the design has been developed, an complete set of construction documents will be prepared for the bidding process to include full size sheets, specifications, submittals.
- Installation and Maintenance
We can provide turn key installation services (50 mile radius from main office) to include all of the above plus installation of cisterns, plumbing, electrical, pumps, and seasonal maintenance.
