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Stormwater U: Innovation in BMPs April 1, 2014 Session 3: Harvesting stormwater to use in toilets at the University of MN – Minneapolis Campus. http://www.tkda.com/newsblog/2013/10/tkda-project-manager-brian-morse-discusses-the-new-17th-avenue-residence-hall-and-dining-facility/.
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Stormwater U: Innovation in BMPs April 1, 2014 Session 3: Harvesting stormwater to use in toilets at the University of MN – Minneapolis Campus http://www.tkda.com/newsblog/2013/10/tkda-project-manager-brian-morse-discusses-the-new-17th-avenue-residence-hall-and-dining-facility/ 17th Avenue Residence Hall Project Energy Management – a division of Facilities Management
Project Need • More on-campus housing • Competitive in the marketplace, • attract students (our customers • value sustainability) • Key Sustainability Features • Energy Star certified efficient equipment • Heat recovery mechanical systems • High efficiency plumbing and lighting fixtures • Vegetated roof • Water reclamation system 17th Avenue Residence Hall Project Energy Management – a division of Facilities Management
(Yet Another) Site with Constraints • 1.4 acre site with a ~ 1.0 acre building footprint • No on-site parking (minimal open space) • Adjacent fraternities and public right-of-way • High groundwater http://urbanmsp.com/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=75 17th Avenue Residence Hall Project Energy Management – a division of Facilities Management
Stormwater Management Needs • University is an MS4 • Meet B3 requirements for volume reduction and rate control • Meet City of Minneapolis rate control for connection permit • Why Harvested Rainwater? • Infiltration not desirable • Re-use a viable method for volume reduction • Meets the sustainability goals for the building and institution • A 600 bed facility with LOTS of toilets = opportunity! 17th Avenue Residence Hall Project Energy Management – a division of Facilities Management
The Collection System Overflow storage: ~ 530 ft of lined StormTech MC-3500 chambers Primary storage: 35,000 gallon concrete vault Rainwater mainly from roof drains 17th Avenue Residence Hall Project Energy Management – a division of Facilities Management
Water Control Corp. 7150 143rd Ave NW Ramsey, MN 55303 The Process Two 1000 gallon tanks Fill pipe from exterior system Ozone water treatment system 17th Avenue Residence Hall Project Energy Management – a division of Facilities Management
Non-Potable Dedicated ToiletPlumbing System City water or storm water here City sewer plus meter Dye tank Pumps 17th Avenue Residence Hall Project Energy Management – a division of Facilities Management
Live online dashboard http://www.tkda.com/newsblog/2013/10/tkda-project-manager-brian-morse-discusses-the-new-17th-avenue-residence-hall-and-dining-facility/ 17th Avenue Residence Hall Project Energy Management – a division of Facilities Management