Rainwater Harvesting - Why Not?
Rainwater harvesting on Virginia projects is often overlooked and grossly underutilized. There are tremendous benefits in meeting current stormwater regulations for both phosphorus removal and run-off reduction. Virginia's 2023 was one of the driest on record and once again we hear mention of terms such as scarcity and mandatory conservation. We will review the basics of rainwater harvesting and then look at multiple real-life projects where harvesting is being implemented. Upon completion, attendees will have a better knowledge of the necessary components needed for successful rainwater harvesting and learn more about how they might consider implementation into their future projects.Author Bio
Robert has over 50 years’ experience in the erosion & sediment control/stormwater industry. He spent his early years in a family-owned erosion & sediment control business in Roanoke VA. He joined the Virginia Department of Conservation where he was an erosion & sediment control specialist in the Shenandoah Valley for 10 years. He began his career at ACF Environmental in January of 2000 which is now part of Ferguson Waterworks. In January of 2023 he was excited to join the Green Stormwater Infrastructure team at Ferguson. Robert is a certified erosion and sediment control specialist (CPESC) and recently completed the National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) requirements. In addition to holding several board positions, Robert is a two-term past president of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association (MAC/IECA) and still very active today. He also is very involved with, and past President of the Harrisonburg, VA Lions Club.
