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NC-2009 SSc6.1:Stormwater Design—Quantity Control

Stormwater harvesting for car washing

Margarita Zaritskaya

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November 1, 2019

Hi all,

We have an office building with stormwater collector targeting use greywater at car washing station within the building. Can this comply with harvesting water for custodial use as it stays in SSc6.1?

Thanks!

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Tue, 11/05/2019 - 00:23

Yes, if you are able to collect rainwater that reduces storm discharge, that is a great strategy to support credit compliance. You still need to run some calculations to make sure this works, and additional strategies may be needed.

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