| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 62.59 |
| Liaison | Pamela Mischen |
| Submission Date | March 2, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Binghamton University
OP-23: Rainwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Sandy
DeJohn Utilities Manager / Sustainability Coordinator Physical Facilities |
Which of the following best describes the institution’s approach to rainwater management?:
A brief description of the institution’s green infrastructure and LID practices:
Binghamton University installed low-flow faucets and toilets across campus, put artificial turf in the Bearcats Sports Complex to cut down on the need for irrigation and is pursing methods to reduce pool-water evaporation.
Water meters were also installed across campus to monitor water use and alert staff to any potential problems.
A copy of the institution’s rainwater management policy, plan, and/or guidelines:
A brief description of the institution’s rainwater management policy, plan, and/or guidelines that supports the responses above:
In July 2011, four 68-foot long, 500,000-gallon tanks were installed at the construction site of the University's Center of Excellence Building (part of the Innovative Technologies Complex) as part of the largest rainwater-harvesting project to date in upstate New York. The system harvests rainwater from University parking lots, building roofs and other locations and sends it to the tanks where it's stored before being sent to the University's cooling towers (an evaporative type of cooling system) and for sewage purposes.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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