WATER SYSTEMS

As San Diego is in the midst of an extreme water crisis, one of the main objectives of this project is water autonomy. We achieved this by:

    • 100% of rainwater that falls on the roof and the site is collected in:
        • (5) 10,000 gallon rainwater storage tanks
        • (4) 10,000 gallon greywater and stormwater storage tanks
    • Rainwater is used to supply all indoor potable and nonpotable water.
    • Greywater is used for irrigation and fire suppression.
    • This is the 1st permit in San Diego County for 100% of potable water to be supplied by filtered rainwater
    • This is the 1st permit in San Diego County for blackwater to be filtered and used onsite. It is directed through two filtration tanks and irrigates the food forest.
    • Low-flow plumbing fixtures and dual-flush toilets for indoor water savings.
    • Drought tolerant and native plant species for minimizing irrigation requirements.
KEYWORDS

Rainwater – Water collected from the roof, either from rain or condensation
Graywater – Water collected from baths, sinks, washing machines, and other kitchen appliances
Stormwater – Water collected from the site, either from rain or condensation
Blackwater – Water from toilets or kitchen sinks
Potable – Drinkable


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Casa Ag WATER SYSTEM v3

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