With talk of bettering its water resource plan, Austin Water referred to its blackwater system as “the future of water management for new development in Austin.” The project was unveiled on Wednesday after the system was cleared for authorization.
Austin Water called this recent development “innovative,” in that future water resources will be maintained, avoiding any possible compromises. Kevin Critendon, assistant director of environmental, planning and development services for Austin Water, said, “Launching this pilot project is an important step in demonstrating how commercial development in Austin can help contribute to a sustainable water future in the face of future growth and climate change.
Able to hold 40,000 gallons of water, the On-site Collection and Reuse System or OSCAR can reuse filtered rainwater and air-conditioning condensate for outdoor landscaping. According to Austin Water, this system conserves potable water and saves energy with the elimination of the treatment process used to produce drinking water.
“Together, OSCAR and CLARA are aiming to help the City of Austin to save over one million gallons of drinking water each year, reducing the site’s potable water use by up to 75%, said Interim Director Robert Goode. “As the City of Austin continues to grow, OSCAR and CLARA will serve as models for other new buildings in the City that can capture and reuse water onsite.”
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