Stormwater Harvesting

We Wrote the Book!

Stormwater management philosophy in most developed countries has evolved from flood mitigation paradigm to runoff quality control approach, now progressing towards the harvesting and reuse concept, while retaining the previous two targets. Stormwater harvesting is one of the essential components of integrated water management that provides an alternative non-potable water source while reducing the impact of stormwater generated pollution.

We invest our expertise in the development of stormwater harvesting policy and best practice:

Best Practice Guidelines for design, operation and maintenance of stormwater diversion structures
'Road Map' report on independent verification of performance for stormwater treatment devices
Capturing the Potential of Stormwater article

Stormwater Harvesting Best Practice - Expert Opinion

Video Presentation

1. Integrated Water Management Demystified	2. Stormwater Harvesting; the Youngest Child in the Integrated Water Management Family
Family tree - patriarchs and siblings: Drainage and flood mitigation Treatment prior to discharge Stormwater harvesting	Components of stormwater harvesting and its function explained: Catchment and diversion of run-off Collection of drainage run-off and balance tank Gross pollution and pre-treatment Water infrastructure and pumps Water treatment

3. Environmental Considerations in Stormwater Harvesting Design	4. Life Cycle Costs of Stormwater Harvesting Project
More about waste water: Base flow - can we harvest non-rainfall related drainage flows Quantifying the environmental flows in the drainage system Environmental compliance and regulations	Stormwater harvesting schemes: Planning and design considerations Construction costs estimation Operation of a stormwater harvesting scheme How do you asses the performance of your stormwater harvesting scheme

5. Operation and Maintenance of Stormwater Harvesting Assets	6. Q and A
Waste water not: Operation and maintenance - inhouse vs outsourcing Maintenance contracts fundamental principals Proactive and reactive maintenance tasks Project delivery options - why design and construct approach is not widely used in stormwater projects Operational stormwater harvesting project examples Integrated water management market - looking into the future	Water solutions: Recycled water vs stormwater - pros and cons Where to find guidelines and standard drawings related to stormwater harvesting Why it is so expensive - real vs perceived costs Role of integrated water management and stormwater harvesting in the planning for Melbourne water supply Coordination between top of catchment and end of catchment