| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.32 |
| Liaison | Jennifer Daniels |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2024 |
California State University, Stanislaus
OP-22: Rainwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 2.00 |
Jennifer
Daniels Sustainability Specialist CPFM |
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:
The university utilizes green infrastructure through evapo-transpiration of water to the atmosphere by the tree canopy of the campus' urban forest of more than 3,200 trees. Stormwater and runoff is captured, stored, and reused on-site. A written storm water pollution prevention plan provides guidance and best management practices to protect storm water quality in the reclaimed water system.
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:
Stormwater and runoff is stored in university ponds, transferred to a filtration system, and cleaned, sterilized, and softened for use as reclaimed water for cooling tower use. 100% of the tower blow down is then captured and reclaimed for irrigation.
Website URL where information about the institution’s green infrastructure and LID practices is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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