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Rainwater Harvesting in the 21st CenturyCREATED AND PRESENTED BY DAVID CRAWFORD, ARCSA A.P.
PRESIDENT OF RAINWATER MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.
PRESIDENT OF ARCSA
History of Rainwater Harvesting
•Dates back 4,000-6,000 years ago •Used for irrigation, livestock watering, drinking, laundry, bathing
Photo by Akshay Gururaj https://www.flickr.com/photos/indiawaterportal/22275903556
What’s New in Today’s Technology?•Pre-Filtration for Higher Water Quality
•Touchscreen PLC
•Filtration and Pump Skid Integration
•Modular Graywater Reuse System
Innovative Rainwater Harvesting Pre-Filtration: Vertical Vortex Filter
Composite Vortex Filter Stainless Steel Vortex Filter
Two Vortex Filters installed indoors
Integrating the Vortex Filter to a Below-Ground System
1.Pre-Filtration
2.Smoothing Inlet
3.Floating Filter Intake
4.Overflow Device
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Innovative Rainwater Harvesting Controller: Touchscreen PLC
Integration of Components
Innovative Water Reuse Technology: Graywater Modular System
1.Screening
2.Biological Treatment
3.Filtration + UV
4.Chlorine + Dye
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Codes and Standards•In November 2013, Joint ARCSA/ASPE Rainwater Harvesting Standard Receives ANSI approval•In August 2015, Joint ARCSA/ASPE Stormwater Harvesting Standard Receives ANSI approval•In 2018, ICC releases Standard CSA B805-18/ICC 805-2018 –Rainwater Harvesting Systems.
Codes and Standards
Certifications•ASSE (American Society of Safety Engineers) Rainwater Catchment Systems Personnel Certifications◦ Designers◦ Installers◦ Inspectors
•ARCSA Accredited Professional (A.P.)
•Water Quality Association Professional Certifications◦ Treatment Representative◦ Water Specialist◦ Installer◦ Service Technician◦ Master Water Specialist
Potable vs. Non-PotablePOTABLE WATER•Standard 63 and 78
NON-POTABLE WATER•Standard 63 and 78•Standard ICC 805
Collaboration is Needed
LIUNA
Five Rainwater Harvesting Systems Installed for Training Purposes
LIUNA Training
Plumbers Local 130 UA Training Center
Grand Opening
Rainwater and Graywater Reuse System Installed for Training Purposes
Left to Right:
Jim MajerowiczTraining Director
Jimmy CoinBusiness Manager
Mark McManus General President of UA
What’s New with
•Meeting with Senator Warner on a National Level •Bringing in a new executive director•Training with ASSE (third party certification for RWH)•ARCSA and ASPE conference: September 29 – October 2, 2018
Let’s Recap•History of Rainwater Harvesting – Rain is a Gift•Today’s New Innovative Technologies in Rainwater Harvesting are driving the industry towards •Codes and Standards – Need collaboration between agencies for concise and consistent regulations grounded by experience and knowledge•Strengths in Partnerships •The importance of Rainwater Harvesting Training Facilities installed in LIUNA and UA locations•ARCSA and ASPE Conference: September 29 – October 2, 2018
David Crawford, ARCSA A.P.President of Rainwater Management Solutions
President of [email protected]
Thank You!