Rainwater HarvestingRainwater HarvestingResidential & Commercial Residential & Commercial

ApplicationsApplications

Ed CrawfordEd CrawfordRainwater Management Rainwater Management

SolutionsSolutions

Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. & Rainwater Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. & Rainwater ManagementManagement

Solutions proudly present:Solutions proudly present:

Capturing Water’s ValueCapturing Water’s Value• Water is a finite resourceWater is a finite resource

• Storm drain runoff is robbing us of much of Storm drain runoff is robbing us of much of our freshwater sourcesour freshwater sources

• 14% of the nation’s water supply is lost 14% of the nation’s water supply is lost through water main leaksthrough water main leaks

• Worldwide consumption is rising at double Worldwide consumption is rising at double the population growth ratethe population growth rate

Why Harvest Rainwater?Why Harvest Rainwater?• Save money on utility billsSave money on utility bills

• Reduce non-point source pollutionReduce non-point source pollution

• Reduce reliance on aging water Reduce reliance on aging water infrastructureinfrastructure

• Conserve energyConserve energy

Did you know?Did you know?• One inch of rain on a 1000 sq. ft. roof provides 620 gallons of One inch of rain on a 1000 sq. ft. roof provides 620 gallons of

harvested rainwater? harvested rainwater?

• As a general rule you can take three times the roof square As a general rule you can take three times the roof square footage to calculate the maximum storage capacity of a storage footage to calculate the maximum storage capacity of a storage tank or cistern? tank or cistern?

• A rainwater system along with other sustainable systems can A rainwater system along with other sustainable systems can increase the value of a building? increase the value of a building?

• Storage tanks or cisterns can act as volume control devices? Storage tanks or cisterns can act as volume control devices? They can help reduce the cumulative effect of stormwater on They can help reduce the cumulative effect of stormwater on downstream systems.downstream systems.

How to use Harvested How to use Harvested Rainwater? Rainwater?

NonpotableNonpotable

• Building washingBuilding washing• Cooling towersCooling towers• Fire suppressionFire suppression• Household Household

cleaningcleaning• IrrigationIrrigation• Laundry washingLaundry washing• Pool/pond fillingPool/pond filling• Toilet flushingToilet flushing• Vehicle washingVehicle washing

PotablePotable

• Drinking waterDrinking water• CookingCooking• BathingBathing• Dish washingDish washing

Harvested Rainwater Harvested Rainwater ApplicationsApplications

• Residential/Small CommercialResidential/Small Commercial

• Multi-family ResidentialMulti-family Residential

• Commercial/IndustrialCommercial/Industrial

Residential/Small Residential/Small CommercialCommercial

Large Commercial/IndustrialLarge Commercial/Industrial

RECHARGECOOLINGCAR WASHING

FOUNTAINSIRRIGATIONCommercialCommercial

RECHARGECOOLINGCAR WASHING

FOUNTAINSIRRIGATION

ComponentsComponentsSelf-cleaning Filters for fine filtration and oxygenation

Smoothing Inlet stable sedimentationand oxygenation

Floating Filter takes the cleanestwater

Multifunction overflowfor a clean water surfaceprotects water quality

RH9530SIRH9530SI RH9532 SeriesRH9532 SeriesRH9520-06RH9520-06RH9510-04RH9510-04

RH9530DOKRH9530DOK

Vortex FiltersVortex FiltersDownspout FilterDownspout FilterRH9510-04RH9510-04• ResidentialResidential

– Up to 750 sq.ft.Up to 750 sq.ft.

Vortex FiltersVortex Filters

RH9520-06RH9520-06(WFF 150)(WFF 150)• ResidentialResidential• Small CommercialSmall Commercial

– Up to 5,500 sq.ft.Up to 5,500 sq.ft.

Vortex FiltersVortex FiltersRH9521 SeriesRH9521 Series(WFF 300)(WFF 300)• Large CommercialLarge Commercial• IndustrialIndustrial

– Up to 33,000 sq.ft.Up to 33,000 sq.ft.

ComponentsComponentsSelf-cleaning Filters for fine filtration and oxygenation

Smoothing Inlet stable sedimentationand oxygenation

Floating Filter takes the cleanestwater

Multifunction overflowfor a clean water surfaceprotects water quality

RH9530SIRH9530SI RH9532 SeriesRH9532 SeriesRH9520-06RH9520-06RH9510-04RH9510-04

RH9530DOKRH9530DOK

TanksTanksChoicesChoices• Above or Below Above or Below

groundground• PolyethylenePolyethylene• FiberglassFiberglass• MetalMetal

Potable Water NeedsPotable Water Needs• UV light treatmentUV light treatment• Drinking water not Drinking water not

availableavailable

Considerations: Sizing a Considerations: Sizing a SystemSystem

• Water demand vs. Water demand vs. supply supply

• Available landAvailable land• Area rainfallArea rainfall• AestheticsAesthetics• Soil typeSoil type• CostCost

Case Study: ResidentialCase Study: Residential

Charlottesville, VirginiaCharlottesville, Virginia

• 3,400 gallon underground 3,400 gallon underground storagestorage

• Subsurface irrigationSubsurface irrigation

Case Study: ResidentialCase Study: Residential

Case Study: ResidentialCase Study: Residential

Franklin County, VirginiaFranklin County, Virginia

Case Study: ResidentialCase Study: Residential

• 3,400 gallon underground storage3,400 gallon underground storage• Water used for irrigationWater used for irrigation• Prevented water runoff into the lakePrevented water runoff into the lake

Case Study: ResidentialCase Study: ResidentialNorth CarolinaNorth Carolina• RH9520-06 (WFF 150) filterRH9520-06 (WFF 150) filter• 10,000 gallon fiberglass underground storage10,000 gallon fiberglass underground storage• Irrigation useIrrigation use

Case Study: Multi-familyCase Study: Multi-family

Charlottesville, VirginiaCharlottesville, Virginia

Case Study: Multi-familyCase Study: Multi-family• Downspout filter (RH9510-04)Downspout filter (RH9510-04)• 1500 gallon aboveground storage1500 gallon aboveground storage• Urban farm irrigationUrban farm irrigation

Downtown Roanoke, VirginiaDowntown Roanoke, Virginia

Case Study: CommercialCase Study: Commercial

Case Study: CommercialCase Study: Commercial

Case Study: CommercialCase Study: Commercial

Case Study: CommercialCase Study: Commercial• 10,000 sq.ft. roof line10,000 sq.ft. roof line• 5,000 gallon storage5,000 gallon storage• Water used to flush toiletsWater used to flush toilets• LEED Certified ProjectLEED Certified Project

Case Study: IndustrialCase Study: Industrial

Roanoke County, VirginiaRoanoke County, Virginia

Case Study: IndustrialCase Study: Industrial

Case Study: IndustrialCase Study: Industrial• Less environmental impact post Less environmental impact post

constructionconstruction• 120,000 gallon storage120,000 gallon storage• Water used to wash inmates’ clothesWater used to wash inmates’ clothes• LEED Certified ProjectLEED Certified Project

Case Study: IndustrialCase Study: Industrial

Radford, VirginiaRadford, Virginia

Case Study: IndustrialCase Study: Industrial

Case Study: IndustrialCase Study: Industrial• Converted detention pond to Converted detention pond to

retention pondretention pond• Before: used 20,000 gallons/day of Before: used 20,000 gallons/day of

potable water for cooling towerspotable water for cooling towers• Water used for cooling towers & Water used for cooling towers &

irrigationirrigation

What we need you to What we need you to promote!promote!

• Inline Downspout Filter Collector for Above Grade Application (RH9510-04) Inline Downspout Filter Collector for Above Grade Application (RH9510-04) • Standpipe Downspout Filter Collector for Above or Below Grade Application (RH9511-04) Standpipe Downspout Filter Collector for Above or Below Grade Application (RH9511-04) • Medium Capacity Vortex Rainwater Fine Filter for Above or Below Grade Application Medium Capacity Vortex Rainwater Fine Filter for Above or Below Grade Application

(RH9520-06) (RH9520-06) • High Capacity Vortex Rainwater Fine Filter for Above or Below Grade Application High Capacity Vortex Rainwater Fine Filter for Above or Below Grade Application

(RH9521-12) (RH9521-12) • Smoothing Inlet (RH9530SI) Smoothing Inlet (RH9530SI) • Storage Tank Floating Filter and Hose (RH9532)Storage Tank Floating Filter and Hose (RH9532)• Tie in with Siphonic Roof Drains (Fig. No. 1005 and 1605) Tie in with Siphonic Roof Drains (Fig. No. 1005 and 1605)

SummarySummary• RWH has many applicationsRWH has many applications• RWH can supply a water source, RWH can supply a water source,

while reducing stormwater runoffwhile reducing stormwater runoff• Each RWH system is “custom made” Each RWH system is “custom made”

for the building & sitefor the building & site

Unlike water, the possibilities are Unlike water, the possibilities are infiniteinfinite

Additional ResourcesAdditional Resources• Rainwater Harvesting section on the Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. website: Rainwater Harvesting section on the Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. website:

http://www.jrsmith.com/products/rainwater_harvesting/index.htmhttp://www.jrsmith.com/products/rainwater_harvesting/index.htm

• System packages: System packages: http://www.jrsmith.com/products/rainwater_harvesting/rainwater_harvesting_packages.htmhttp://www.jrsmith.com/products/rainwater_harvesting/rainwater_harvesting_packages.htm

• LEED Certification using rainwater harvesting: LEED Certification using rainwater harvesting: http://www.jrsmith.com/products/rainwater_harvesting/green_building_usgbc_leed_points_idehttp://www.jrsmith.com/products/rainwater_harvesting/green_building_usgbc_leed_points_ideas.htmas.htm

• VA Rainwater Harvesting Manual (under News & Events): VA Rainwater Harvesting Manual (under News & Events): http://www.rainwatermanagement.com/http://www.rainwatermanagement.com/

Thank YouThank You

Tel. (540) 375-6750Tel. (540) 375-6750www.rainwatermanagement.comwww.rainwatermanagement.com

Tel. (334) 277-8520Tel. (334) 277-8520www.jrsmith.comwww.jrsmith.com

For product information and technical support, please For product information and technical support, please contact Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. Sales Engineering contact Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. Sales Engineering Department.Department.For consulting and design assistance, please contact For consulting and design assistance, please contact Rainwater Management Solutions.Rainwater Management Solutions.