New Rainwater Harvesting System

The new rainwater harvesting system can be accessed by homeowners for a number of alternative uses. The system also could prove effective in alleviating tight water restrictions.

Aquascape, Inc., created a rainwater harvesting system for drought-stricken Grantville, Georgia in April. The prototype system designed to capture and reuse rainwater runoff was installed in a residential setting.

“Most people don’t realize that 80% of rain water runs into storm sewers versus soaking into the ground,” said Ed Beaulieu, Chief Sustainability Officer for Aquascape.

The harvesting system in Georgia consists of multiple waterfalls that flow into a basin where the water is joined by storm water runoff from the roof. The water goes through a biological filtration process before being re-circulated back over the filters. Each waterfall descends into an ecosystem pond where the water is further filtered through aquatic plants before winding its way back into the basin. An irrigation system will tap into the captured and filtered rainwater to avoid utilization of city water. The system also alleviates flooding.

The company plans to officially launch the system later this year and will provide rainwater-harvesting training across the country.

Source: bignews.biz.