ETS 2010 | Understanding Commercial On-Site Treated (Harvested) Water Systems - Part 1

"Understanding Commercial On-Site Treated (Harvested) Water Systems" - John Bauer, Wahaso Harvesting Solutions - Part 1 of 3

The idea of capturing and reusing rainwater and other on-site sources of water for non-potable uses is not new, but the practice has only recently become popularized in commercial buildings - driven by rapid expansion in many parts of the country, reduced municipal water supplies and the growing interest in the "Green" movement.

Integrated systems can harvest water from multiple sources including rooftop rainwater, surface stormwater, greywater from showers and sinks, cooling condensate and more. Once properly treated and sanitized, that water can be used to replace non-potable water to irrigate landscaping, flush toilets, makeup cooling tower water and more applications. Commercial grade reuse systems must meet the higher standards for public buildings, but have the advantage of economies of scale and commercial funding.

This presentation will provide a valuable overview of commercial harvesting systems relevant to the Plumbing Industry and Trade. The process for designing, specifying, fabricating and installing a system will be reviewed, and an overview of the major system components common across different types of systems will be provided. Relevant sections of the new IAPMO Green Building Supplement will be reviewed in the context of these systems. Finally, several case studies and examples will be provided to reinforce the learning.

A PDF of the PowerPoint can be downloaded at http://www.iapmo.org/Pages/EmergingTechnologySymposium.aspx

This presentation was part of the 2010 International Emerging Technology Symposium, a two-day event that provided participants with an opportunity to view presentations and engage in timely discussions on how the water utility, manufacturing, engineering, and trade industries have found solutions through emerging technologies in the water efficiency, plumbing and mechanical industries.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• plumbing
• hvac
• water efficiency
• plumbing code
• IAPMO
• ETS
• UPC
• IPC green
• sustainable