Water Harvesting & Reuse Solutions
Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) and Rainwater Management Solutions (RMS) are working together to provide turn-key stormwater and rainwater harvesting solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Together, they’re able to provide sustainable, high-quality systems for stormwater and rainwater management by combining the knowledge and experience each company has acquired in their respective sectors.
Stormwater Management and Reuse Applications and Benefits
Stormwater and rainwater management has become a critical element in new construction and retrofits to control runoff from increasingly large areas of impervious surfaces. The ability to not only store water runoff, but to collect and reuse it has become a vital step towards sustainability and water conservation.
Outdoor Applications
Irrigation
Pool & pond filling
Water features
Street cleaning & dust control
Fire suppression
Sanitary sewer flushing
Vehicle & building washing
Indoor Applications*
Toilet & urinal flushing
Laundry services
Cooling tower makeup
Process and boiler water
Fire sprinklers
Utility wash water
*Jurisdiction-specific, additional treatment required in most areas
Managing Stormwater can help meet regulatory guidelines by utilizing the following methods:
- Volume Reduction: Retaining stormwater on-site and reducing the capacity and size of on-site detention
- Rate Control: Slowing water discharge to the drainage system which mitigates flooding and erosion
- Water Quality: Pre-treatment to address contaminates (e.g. filtration for gross solids, phosphorous, metals and oil/grease)
- Land Use Optimization: Help to reduce the amount of land required for traditional detention systems, allowing for the sale of additional lots and property
Stormwater Harvesting vs Rainwater Harvesting
Stormwater Harvesting
Requires additional treatment than rainwater harvesting for onsite re-use. Nationally, stormwater harvesting is growing in acceptance and use.
Rainwater Harvesting
Typically roof collection and storage for onsite re-use. Once the rainwater hits the ground, it is considered stormwater.
Integrated Systems for Water Harvesting
Systems can be configured to collect water from an ADS water quality product for storage in holding tanks. The overflow from both the tank and water quality product can then be routed to a filtration system to optimize the water savings. Above-ground tank configurations are available as well.
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4-Step Rainwater Harvesting Process
Pre-tank Filtration
A pre-tank water harvesting filter has one inlet, a filtered water outlet and a debris/overflow outlet. These low maintenance filters prevent unfiltered water from entering the storage system. Pre-filtration devices reduce the amount of debris entering the tank, promote a healthy tank environment, and reduced system maintenance. The polyethylene construction allows for direct burial. Load rated lids are available. Above grade installation is possible with available mounting brackets. Pressure rated stainless steel units are also available.
These filters are available in the following sizes:
4" WFF 100
6" WFF 150
12" WFF 300
380-micron filtration from up to 32,000 ft2
Pre-tank filters do not allow debris larger than 400 micron to enter the tank under any circumstances. Pre-tank filters are highly efficient when sized correctly, generally with approximately 95% of the water being sent to storage in most applications. The pre-tank filters are sized based on the catchment area and rainfall data for the specific location.
High Volume (HV) Filters
RMS HV pre-tank filters are designed to filter high volumes of water from roof areas up to 200,000 square feet. Sizes range from 6” to 24” with bottom and side filtered water outlets available. These products are available with slip fittings or flange fittings. Optional spray nozzles clean the filter element. Multiple levels of sediment removal are offered.
Smoothing Inlet
Smoothing inlets gently introduce water into the tank, helping to prevent unnecessary turbulence. The inflow of water also oxygenates the tank. These functions help to ensure optimal water quality. Smoothing inlets are available in the following sizes:
- 4” (100 mm) inlet
- 8” (200 mm) inlet
Floating Intake
Floating intake devices draw water from the tank to be sent for treatment. The intake device floats just below the surface of the water, where the waters cleanest. This ensures optimal water quality being sent to treatment. These devices come in multiple sizes and filtration intensities in multiple sizes and filtration intensities. Floating intakes are available in the following intake sizes and filtration sizes:
- 1” (25 mm) inlet (Bullet point) 1,200-micron filtration
- 1 1/4“ (31 mm) inlet (Bullet Point) 300-micron filtration
- 2” (50 mm) inlet
Overflow Device
Over flow devices skim and remove floating particles from the water’s surface, helping to protect water quality inside the tank. They are designed with vermin prevention and back-flow prevention capabilities. They also prevent storm drain odors from entering the tank. Overflow devices are available in the following sizes:
- 4” (100 mm) inlet
- 8” (200 mm) inlet
Stormwater Management Pre-Filtration
EcoStream™ BioFilter
The EcoStream BioFilter is a leader in the Biofiltration stormwater treatment market. This high flow, low impact system incorporates the processes of sedimentation, filtration, adsorption, and biological treatment. The ADS EcoStream BioFilter is designed to capture and retain a variety of pollutants including sediment, nutrients, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons while helping to meet green infrastructure objectives. Boasting a small footprint and high flowrate, the EcoStream BioFilter offers high value and outstanding performance.
- High filter media area and flowrate
- Low elevation change between the inlet and outlet of the system
- Superior removal mechanisms utilizing physical unit operations and biological processes
- Living plant component on the surface of the unit
- Internal bypass
Barracuda Max Stormwater Separator
The Barracuda is a market changing stormwater quality technology. A high-performance, vortex hydrodynamic separator, the Barracuda removes total suspended solids (TSS).
- Single manhole design
- No elevation loss between the inlet and outlet
- Flexible inlet/outlet positions (not just 180 degree orientation)
- Internal bypass for inline installation (where applicable)
- Revolutionary, patent-pending “teeth” mitigate turbulence in the sump area to prevent resuspension of captured contaminants
- Easy maintenance using a vacuum truck or similar equipment
- Surface inspection and maintenance with no confined space entry
Barracuda 3D Design Tool
Assists in the sizing and design of the ADS Barracuda hydrodynamic separator, which removes total suspended solids (TSS) and other contaminants from stormwater. Click here to start designing.
EcoPure BioFilter®
EcoPure BioFilter® is a high performance, low impact system designed to remove most traditional pollutants from urban stormwater. It merges pretreatment of impervious stormwater runoff with advanced filtration of both surface and subsurface runoff sources. The device is suitable for both new construction and retrofit applications with a quick, simple installation.
- High filter media area and flowrate
- Linear treatment design with an upfront pretreatment cell.
- Superior removal mechanisms utilizing Physical unit operations, Chemical/Biological processes
- Living plant component on the surface of the unit
- Internal bypass for inline installation (where applicable)
BayFilter Stormwater Media Filter
The state of the art stormwater filter effectively removes pollutants such as TSS, phosphorus, metals, nitrogen, trash, and hydrocarbons. The compound spiral media configuration allows for a large filter surface area in a compact footprint. This configuration results in the most efficient and effective stormwater filter available in the marketplace. The BayFilter is available in multiple sizes and media configurations to meet any flow rate and any pollutant constraints. A BayFilter System is typically a concrete structure (precast vault, manhole, or cast in place structure) with a single or multiple BayFilter cartridges.
- Approved by WADOE and NJDEP
- Longest service life of any cartridge filter with the ability to treat over 300 pounds of sediment
- Spiral design provides a large filter surface area
- Ability to treat TSS, phosphorus, dissolved metals and other pollutants
- Customizable systems
BayFilter 3D Design Tool
Provides a real time 3D rendering input with structure information to see how the product will fit into a project. Click here to start designing.
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