Increasingly, municipalities are requiring developers to include a solution for managing stormwater. While rainwater is the relatively clean runoff from rooftops, stormwater is what must be channeled off from parking lots, sidewalks, and streets. This means stormwater contains many contaminants that must be filtered out.
A stormwater harvesting system is an ideal solution for any commercial building project. It includes a robust filtering system that will turn contaminated water into water that’s clean enough to use for irrigation or other non-potable water uses. Harvesting and reusing stormwater not only complies with local zoning requirements but can also save you money in the long run. Moreover, your business will be doing something positive for the environment.
A commercial stormwater harvesting system consists of two parts, a retention cistern, and a filtering system. Many municipalities require developers to include a stormwater retention cistern with or without a filtering and recycling system. Often, this contaminated water is trucked out to a recycling site. This adds up to a hefty, ongoing expense. Thus, adding a filtering and recycling system is often an affordable addition that not only saves money but also helps to save the environment.
Whether you have an existing development or are planning a new one, harvesting and recycling stormwater has a good return on investment. The system can be scaled to meet your needs, and requires very little maintenance. Filtering and recycling stormwater is both fiscally and socially responsible.