Rainwater Harvesting and Re-Use

Implementing Effective Policy in Minnesota

NORTHLAND INNOVATIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE

PRESENTED BY: DAVE STARK NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Outline
Overview of Rainwater Codes in the U.S. Demonstrate Recent Innovative Applications Recommendations for RWH Code for MN

Benefits Less energy to deliver and treat Reduce peak flows, non-point source pollution and sewer overflows Stormwater best management practice
Rainwater Collection System Consulting, Source, Design & Construction ARCSA Accredited Professional Above Ground Storage Below Ground Storage Modular Stormwater Tanks

Miller - Rainwater Inventory Based On Collection, Consumption & Tank Size

4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Jan Feb

...Gallons...

Collected

Consumed

Mar of month Inventory Apr May Jun End

Jul

AugWhat-If " inventory Sep Oct Nov

Dec

SLC Motor Pool Building

Roof Section Square Feet Surface Northeast 4069 Green Roof Southeast 5411 Green Roof Northwest 4555 Planters/Pavers Southwest 3030 Planters/Pavers 17065

Intercept Roof Drain and Re-use on Community Garden

American Rainwater Catchment System Association (ARCSA) The Mission of ARCSA is to promote sustainable rainwater harvesting practices to help solve potable, non-potable, stormwater and energy challenges throughout the world.

www.arcsa-usa.org
Workshops and Accreditation Program National Conference Rainwater Harvesting Guidelines

Code

ARCSA and Rainwater Policy

Input

IPC UPC IAMPO

Common Code Issues

Interdisciplinary Stormwater, Health, Plumbing Confusion on Level of Treatment for Graywater,

Reclaimed Water and Rainwater Municipal Intertie Solutions (Air Gap, RPZ, Separate Lines) Potable vs. Non-Potable Standards Maintenance MN Specific Issues Freeze Protection

Where Code Issues Occur

Local and State Guidance

www.harvesth2o.com

Accessory rainwater harvesting tanks Permitted side and rear yards Accessory raingarden Permitted in all (front, side and rear) yards

No specific guidance on rainwater harvesting. Being addressed by the DLI Green Committee.

Recent Examples from Other States

Minnesota Request for Action on Codes

Recommendations for Minnesota RWH Policy

Emphasize Stormwater Management Use ARCSA as a Resource Adopt IAMPO Green Plumbing Standards or

develop MN Specific Guidelines Seek Funding to Develop MN Specific RWH Guidelines Educate on Local Guidelines and State Codes Form Task Force MPCA, MDH, MDLI, MN Extension, MIDS, Stormwater Manual, Others.

Questions or Comments

For More Information: Dave Stark dave@starkllc.com www.starkllc.com 218-428-4413

Extra Slides
Water Quality Testing Tank Issues Market Drivers