Water Conservation Strategies
The above diagram illustrates a bioswale.
Bioswales remove silt and pollution from runoff. The wide gently sloping sides of the shallow ditch are filled with vegetation and soils/gravel to serve as natural filters. These plants act like a biofilter contributing to the breakdown of certain pollutants.
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A stormwater treatment strategy, these "rain gardens" at the SNI Health Center collect storm water runoff and filter out pollutants. A large pond with surrounding wetland of indigenous plants increases on-site filtration and controls storm water runoff.
Green roofs are a system of soil and plants installed over a roof’s waterproofing membrane with additional drainage. The planting improves the buildings energy efficiency, absorbs excess water, contributes to the natural eco-system and can be beautiful.
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Green roofs will be utilized at the SNI Allegany Administration Building. This stormwater treatment strategy helps to reduce the amount of runoff to the site and contributes to the building's energy efficiency.
Water efficiency can be achieved by reducing the need for consumption and by regulating the amount of water used. This can be assisted with the use of low-flow fixtures, sensors, valves and education.
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High water efficiency is maximized at "The Timbers", an Actus Lend Leasae project on Fort Drum. This is done through the use of high efficiency plumbing fixtures, occupancy sensors, sensor-operated valves, and an instant hot water heating system.
