Rainwater Management Solutions provides services and solutions across a wide range of rainwater harvesting applications.
Our customers include Industrial, Commercial and Residential Developers, Agricultural Enterprises, Institutional and Government Facilities, and End Users.
Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, the Lowertown Ballpark - CHS Field reduces potable water use by collecting rainwater and stormwater. 33,770 square feet of roof is used to capture the rainwater with the use of vortex filters. The rainwater is then conveyed to a 27,000 gallon cistern and is reused for irrgation and toilet flushing. An estimated 450,000 gallons of potable water is saved with this system annually.
We supplied the TD Ameritrade Headquarters with a rainwater harvesting system consisting of a 30,000 gallon rainwater storage tank and the RMS Day Tank System which provides rainwater to the toilets and urinals throughout the entire facility. Two WISY Vortex Filters are installed prior to the storage tank to remove particulate larger than 380 microns from almost 60,000 square feet of roof area.
The rainwater harvesting system for the Eden Prairie Center was designed according to ARCSA/ASPE/ANSI Standard 63. Rainwater is collected from 130,680-square foot rooftop and stored in four below ground storage tanks with a combined capacity of 52,000 gallons. The collected water is reused for toilet flushing and irrigation. It is estimated to save 405,840 gallons per year for toilet flushing alone and up to 1.2 million gallons per year in irrigation demand.
The rainwater harvesting system for SerVaas laboraties uses a total of three WFF300 Vortex Filters. The water is used as process water for creating cleaners. Rainwater represents approximately 43% of the water used and has saved 1,552,200 gallons of municipal water in the sytem's lifetime thus far.
SRMKCCA Google Office Building collects rainwater from the roofs using two WFF300 Vortex Filters to ensure high-quality water in the cisterns. The water is then filtered down to 5 microns before entering an ultraviolet light for disinfection. The water is reused inside the buildings for toilet and urinal flushing.
Elevate Apartments collect rainwater using a WFF300 prefilter to ensure a high-quality of water is initially obtained. The water is conveyed to two 2,500 gallon tanks located in the basement. The water is filtered and reused for surrounding irrigation.
Seagate decided to integrate a rainwater harvesting system at its Media Research Center in Fremont, California to reduce demand on the municipal water supply and the impacts of stormwater runoff. To make this possible, we retrofitted their existing plumbing to accommodate a rainwater harvesting system. The facility has more than 62,000 square feet of roof area from which rainwater can be collected. The collected rainwater is used to supply non potable uses such as toilet and urinal flushing, scrubber makeup, and cooling tower makeup. The rainwater collected from the roof is pre-filtered by two WISY WFF300 vortex filters and then flows into one of two 29,700-gallon storage tanks.Click here for the Case Study published in the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) journal.
The Bullitt Center, located in Seattle, Washington collects and reuses graywater. Water is collected from showers and hand sinks, filtered and disinfected, then reused for irrigation. This system was designed to treat up to 1,000 gallons per day, thus reducing potable water use for non-potable applications.
We assisted Naples Children’s Museum in implementing a rainwater harvesting system to provide irrigation to their grounds without using potable water in addition to supplying their toilets and water features and helping them become environmental stewards.The rainwater is collected from the roof and is pre-filtered by a WISY WFF300 vortex filter and then flows into one 10,000 gallon cistern, which remove particulates greater than 380 microns from the collected rainwater.
Rainwater was collected through WFF300 Vortex Filters from the roof and conveyed to a 25,000 gallon poured-in-place concrete cistern. Water is being used for toilet flushing and irrigation in the surrounding green space.
To assist Port of Gray’s Harbor in Aberdeen, Washington in their desire to become environmental stewards, RMS helped them implement rainwater harvesting to provide irrigation to their grounds without using potable water. To harvest rainwater from this incubator facility, rainwater is collected, pre-filtered using twoWISY WFF300 vortex filters, and then collected into two 8,700-gallon corrugated steel rainwater tanks.
Home to the Seattle Krakens, the Climate Pledge Arena does that exactly, incites a call to action on climate change. Rainwater is collected from 40,000 square feet of roof and conveyed into a 15,000 gallon fiberglass below ground tank. The water is used to create ice, toilet flushing, and irrigation around the arena.
We helped MARTA become better environmental stewards by implementing a rainwater harvesting system that effectively reduces the impacts of stormwater runoff onsite and provides irrigation for the grounds without using potable water. The rainwater is harvested from train stations to supply water for irrigation plant material onsite and utilizes our WISY WFF150 filters and is stored in 3,100 gallon tanks.
The Nike Distribution Facility located in Byhalia, MS set out to reduce the environmental impact of their distribution facility by collecting and reusing rainwater runoff. Rainwater Management Solutions was selected to help turn their goal of collecting and reusing the water runoff from the facility into a reality. After further analysis, Nike was able to reuse the collected water runoff for toilet fixtures accounting for up to 500 gallons per day of water demand. The water runoff is diverted into a larger vortex filter to separate debris greater than 380 microns from entering the collection tank. The water is stored in a 4,200 gallon underground HDPE tank from Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS). The water is then pumped up through the RMS packaged filtration and purification system so that it is ready for reuse at the toilet fixtures.
The Local 130 Plumber's Union wanted to provide an exceptional training facility while showcasing water conservation. RMS was selected to provide a graywater reuse system alongside a rainwater reclamation system. Water is collected from handsinks and showers and reused for toilet flushing and irrigation around the facility alongside the collected rainwater.
RMS paired with ARCSA (American Rainwater Catchment System Association) to create a rainwater harvesting system that is used for hands-on training. The system included a below ground tank, WFF300 Vortex Pre-Filter, post-tank filtration, and backup water supply equipment. The system is used to train laborers how to install and maintain rainwater catchment systems.
We assisted the Claude More Education Complex in Roanoke, VA in implementing a rainwater harvesting system to reduce potable water demands for non-potable needs in addition to reducing stormwater runoff. We used a Siphonic roof drain system to effectively moving water from rooftop to storage tanks, using the diverted water to use in flushing toilets. We collected water in two 2,500-gallon storage tanks and pre-filtered water using two Wisy vortex fine filters.
The Alexandria Center collects and stores rainwater in two 20,000 gallon fiberglass below ground tanks. The water is used for their greenhouse and outdoor irrigation. Thus, saving an exceptional amount of potable water each year.
Rainwater is collected and pre-filtered using a custom made High Volume Separator. The water is pumped from the cistern, through the RMS filtration skid, and to irrigation. The filtration skid housed the flooded suction pump, variable frequency drive, self-cleaning backwash filter, and RMS 200 Controller.
Challenge:Collect rainwater from a 3,000 square foot roof to supply potable water to the residence for exterior uses such as hose bibs, car washing, and building washing.
Application:2 above-ground storage tanks,1 Wisy WFF 150 vortex filter Sediment, Carbon, and UV Light filtration
Benefits:Reduce reliance and demand on potable water supplies for outdoor uses
Challenge:Collect rainwater from the rooftop to supply potable water to the residence for daily uses and also
to the irrigation system.
Application: 4 below ground storage tanks
1 Wisy WFF 150 vortex filter
Benefits:Offer reliable source of high quality water. Reduce reliance on potable water supplies for indoor use. Provides water to the irrigation system that also reduces costs of using municipal water
Challenge: Collect rainwater from the rooftop to supply irrigation demands on the landscaped grounds without relying on potable water supplies.
Application: 5,000 gallon belowground storage. Wisy WFF 150 vortex filter. Wisy smoothing inlet. Wisy coarse floating filter
Benefits: Offer reliable source of high quality water. Reduce reliance on potable water
Challenge:The residents relied on well water for water source in the mountains of Virginia. The well did not supply a continual source of water for all their needs. The residents sought out a rainwater harvesting to replace the well. Installing the system was comparable in price to drilling a new well, which may or may not have supplied sufficient water.
Application: 5,000 gallon belowground tank
Wisy WFF 150 vortex filter. Potable system to serve all of the household's needs
Benefits:Offer reliable source of high-quality, soft, potable water. Protect groundwater resources
Unnecessary to drill additional well
Challenge:Collect water from residential roof line to supply water for two-yard hydrants, as well as sink, shower, and toilet.
Application: Three 1,500-gallon tanks for 4,500 gallons of storage
Wisy vortex fine filter
Benefits:Supply reliable water source for horses
Reduce reliance on potable water for nonpotable needs
Save money on water costs
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Challenge:To build a home following the US Green Building residential building program's guidelines. Rainwater harvesting is considered a green building approach and qualifies for LEED points.
Application:Two 1,700-gallon belowground tanks. Wisy vortex filters
Potable water treatment system
Benefits:Construct a green residential building. Reduce groundwater reliance and conserve groundwater resources
Challenge:To collect rooftop runoff for landscape irrigation and prevent water from running down the hill and contaminating the pond. The collected rainwater is used for irrigation at a rate that does not exceed infiltration rate, thus preventing runoff.
Application:3- 1,500 gallon belowground storage tanks providing 4,500 gallons of storage. The Wisy WFF150 Vortex Fine Filter is used to pre-filter the collected rainwater, preserving the water quality inside the tanks. A submersible 1 HP pump with a floating suction intake is used to irrigate the landscape.
Benefits:Reduced onsite runoff and protected nearby lake, and provides irrigation to the landscape without using municipal or well water.
Challenge:The home's original well went dry in 2001. A second well was drilled to a depth of 900 feet, but only produced a half-gallon per minute. This was inadequate to provide an ample water supply for peak demand.
Application:Six 400 gallon storage tanks were placed in the crawl space, providing the customer with a 2,400 gallon capacity of stored rainwater.
The harvested rainwater was filtered and sterilized for potable use.
The project was coordinated with local officials, who issued a potable water permit for the rainwater harvesting system.
Benefits:An additional well was not required.
The system provides an average of 34,000 gallons of water per year. A continuous source of high quality, soft potable water is available from the system
This public school's service center located in Federal Way, Washington, was looking for ways to reuse rainwater and not to depend on a municipal supply for washing cars and trucks.
Challenge:Reduce the use of municipal water for nonpotable water needs.
Reduce stormwater runoff from the site to protect the environment
Application: (8) 8 Wisy Vortex 150 Filters
(8) 1,400 gallon vertical storage tanks
2 inch coarse floating filter & hose
(8) 4" smoothing inlets
Benefits:Harvested rainwater used to wash cars and trucks.
Promote green infrastructure for schools.
Prevent stormwater runoff.
This middle school in Virginia Beach, Virginia is situated in the sensitive Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The existing school was replaced with a more environmentally sound school.
Challenge: Reduce the use of municipal water for nonpotable water needs.
Reduce stormwater runoff from the site to protect the environment.
Educate students on water conservation and stewardship.
Application: 220,00 sq.ft. roof collection area
9 Wisy WFF 300 vortex filters
9 Wisy coarse floating filters
Benefits:Harvested rainwater used to flush toilets and irrigate.
Promote green infrastructure for schools.
Prevent stormwater runoff
The construction for the Williamson Road Fire Station finished in January 2009. The fire station is located in Roanoke, Virginia and is the city's first LEED certified fire station. With the addition of this fire station, emergency response times will be improved for the North side of the city.
Challenge:Reduce the use of municipal water for nonpotable water needs.
Reduce stormwater runoff from the site to protect the environment.
Attain LEED certification through the USGBC
Application:9,000 sq.ft. roof collection area
10,000 gallons of storage
Two Wisy WFF 150 vortex filters
Two Wisy smoothing inlets
Two Wisy coarse 2" floating filters
UV light filtration system
Benefits:Harvested rainwater used to wash vehicles and flush toilets. Promote green infrastructure for fire stations and public service buildings. Prevent stormwater runoff
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center (NRVMC), comprising a modern hospital facility and adjacent medical office complex in Christiansburg, VA. The Center is a leading health care provider to the city of Radford, VA and the surrounding seven- county region.
Challenge: Reduce or eliminate the rate and quantity of storm water run-off to neighboring properties.
Reduce the use of municipal water in the cooling plant's evaporative cooling towers.
Reconstruct the storm discharge swale into a detention pond to act as a supply for the evaporative cooling towers and site irrigation systems.
Application:A Reverse Osmosis system and pre-filter were used to clean and recycle the cooling tower condenser water loop to reduce system blow-down.
Benefits:Reduction of 15,000 gallons of blow-down water and municipal water makeup per day. Reduction in the cost of municipal water of $10.00 per 1000 gallons of water and sewer provided. The return on the system investment is less than two years.
Challenge:Collect water onsite to supply demands on the sport horse farm.
Application: Installed 35,000 gallons of water storage. Utilized a new modular tank storage system. Wisy vortex fine filter
Benefits:Reduced municipal and groundwater demands. Determined tank formation (length x width x height) based on terrain due to modular tank system. Supplied water for farm demand
Challenge:The area around the barn was extremely wet from run off and cattle waste. Some of the cattle were developing hoof rot. Also, there was no water at the barn for watering.
Application: Drain a 5,000-gallon storage system that harvested rainwater from the barn and carried the water to a pasture-watering cooler.
The system required no electricity.
Benefits:By collecting the water that was running off the barn, the area around the barn started to dry up.
