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Potable Water for an Office Building From Rainwater Collection
Author(s) -
Thompson Phillip L.,
Porter Russell L.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/awwa.1633
Subject(s) - rainwater harvesting , potable water , blueprint , sustainability , environmental science , key (lock) , water resource management , business , environmental planning , environmental engineering , engineering , computer science , computer security , mechanical engineering , ecology , biology
Key Takeaways For its rainwater collection system to pass muster as a potable water source, Seattle's Bullitt Center adhered to strict design and building standards. Meticulous planning, design, and performance testing of the Bullitt Center's water collection and treatment process provide a blueprint for future self‐contained potable water systems in buildings. The Bullitt Center is a paragon of sustainability, demonstrating triple‐bottom‐line benefits for its tenants, the community, and the environment.