Water Reclamation and Reuse System - UNC
(David P.)
Water Reclamation and Reuse System
In 2004, the Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) and
UNC began developing a water reclamation and reuse system.
Set for completion in 2009, the system is comprised of a new
wastewater pumping station, a storage tank, and 14,000 feet
of new reclaimed water pipes. A map of the proposed system
shows the network of pipes that will connect the Mason Farm
Waste Water Treatment Plant to UNC’s chiller plants, steam
boilers and irrigation sites.
The reclamation and reuse system will make highly treated or
“reclaimed” wastewater available to meet certain non-drinking
water needs. Initially, the reclaimed water will be used in
cooling towers at one or more of the University's chilled
water plants, which support the air conditioning & equipment
cooling systems of campus buildings. Reclaimed water may also
be used to irrigate landscaped areas. At the N.C. Botanical
Garden, reclaimed water will be used to flush toilets in the
Visitor Education Center.
When operation begins, the reclamation and reuse system will
have an output of 0.75 million gallons per day, equivalent to
10% of the surrounding community’s water demand. Over the
long-term, the system could provide up to 3 million gallons
per day, or 15% of the community’s water demand. Using
reclaimed water instead of drinking water will significantly
reduce the strain on drinking water reservoirs and water
treatment plants, allowing OWASA to defer the development
of additional water supplies and treatment plants.
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~justusloonz~
<imb...@mindspring.com> wrote:
>http://sustainability.unc.edu/Water/ReclamationandReuse/tabid/78/Default.aspx
>
>When operation begins, the reclamation and reuse system will
>have an output of 0.75 million gallons per day, equivalent to
>10% of the surrounding community�s water demand. Over the
>long-term, the system could provide up to 3 million gallons
>per day, or 15% of the community�s water demand. Using
>reclaimed water instead of drinking water will significantly
>reduce the strain on drinking water reservoirs and water
>treatment plants, allowing OWASA to defer the development
>of additional water supplies and treatment plants.
>.
>.
It also makes me wonder how many may complain about the stench coming
from the water spray, or how more frequent the sanitation crew has to
clean the loo. Oh well, nothing that the timed fart spray can't cover
huh?
~justusloonz~
Druidic Ranger
wrote:> >http://sustainability.unc.edu/Water/ReclamationandReuse/tabid/78/Defa...
>
> >When operation begins, the reclamation and reuse system will
> >have an output of 0.75 million gallons per day, equivalent to
> >10% of the surrounding community’s water demand. Over the
> >long-term, the system could provide up to 3 million gallons
> >per day, or 15% of the community’s water demand. Using
> >reclaimed water instead of drinking water will significantly
> >reduce the strain on drinking water reservoirs and water
> >treatment plants, allowing OWASA to defer the development
> >of additional water supplies and treatment plants.
> >.
> >.
>
> It also makes me wonder how many may complain about the stench coming
> from the water spray, or how more frequent the sanitation crew has to
> clean the loo. Oh well, nothing that the timed fart spray can't cover
> huh?
>
> ~justusloonz~
Do you mind if we call you timed fart boy?
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J