Rain Water Harvesting

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 77 Min. Audio MP3 - No shipping cost
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Benefits

This live audio conference will assist owners, developers, utility officials, engineers, architects, sustainability experts, data center managers, environmental scientists, facility mangers, property managers, water utility officials and consultants in understanding the important factors in considering, planning, assessing and implementing rainwater harvesting projects.

You will understand the key variables needed to assess the viability of rainwater harvesting and the keys to success for your facility. You will avoid making wrong decisions or having unrealistic expectations. You will also be given the tools to project their rainwater harvest and to evaluate the economics and cost-effectiveness of their venture.

Learning Objectives:

  • You will be able to discuss the historical overview from ancient times to the present.
  • You will be able to identify engineering solutions.
  • You will be able to review objectives of rainwater harvesting.
  • You will be able to explain costs for harvested water.

Agenda

Introduction
  • Historical Overview From Ancient Times to the Present With Examples From: Greece, Rome, Bermuda, Rain Gardens, Cisterns
  • Objectives of Rainwater Harvesting
    • Potable Water Supply
    • Irrigation
    • Process Water
    • Cooling Water
    • Reduction of Storm Water Runoff Impacts
    • Attenuating Peak Flow
  • Problems and Issues
    • Estimating Runoff
    • Estimating Amount of Storage
    • Temporal, Intermittent Nature of Precipitation
    • Climatic Conditions
    • How Much Storage Do I Need?
Engineering Solutions
  • New Method – Model for Estimating Runoff
  • Complex Modeling
  • Simple Model
  • Variables
    • Annual Precipitation
    • Precipitation Distribution; Peak Storm Events
    • Runoff Characteristics
    • Climatic Data
    • Evaporation
    • Utilization or Withdrawal Rate
    • Volume of Storage
Project Examples
  • Runoff Estimation
  • Recovery
  • Storage Alternatives
  • Example Projects
  • Costs for Harvested Water

Faculty

Steven M. Gamelsky, P.E., GEA Engineering, P.C.

Steven M. Gamelsky, P.E.
  • President of GEA Engineering, P.C.
  • Practices in water supply, storm water management, water treatment, environmental engineering, wastewater reuse and recycling
  • More than 35 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering, including environmental restoration, estuarine and riverine studies and design, hydraulic modeling, and water and wastewater treatment design
  • Conducted hydraulic modeling and flood studies, analyses of rivers, streams, estuaries, canals, shorelines, ponds and storm water management systems
  • Experience in hydraulic analysis and design of the largest landfill storm water management system in the United States for the 2,500-acre fresh kills landfill
  • Developed forecasting simulation models and plans for storm water harvesting and reuse at sites around the United States
  • Has spoken at several workshops and seminars relating to his areas of expertise
  • Member of ASCE and WEF
  • B.S. degree in environmental engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • Can be contacted at 845-371-5522 or sgamelsky@geaengineering.com




These Materials are Designed For

This live audio conference is designed for engineers, construction and project managers, city administrators, public works and utilities directors, architects, presidents, vice presidents, environmental professionals, developers, planners and landscape architects.

CD & Manual - CD Set with bound 38 page manual
Podcast - 77 Minute MP3 with 38 page electronic manual - Immediate Access and No Shipping Cost