Grantee Research Project Results
Final Report: Permeable Parking: A Green Approach to Managing Water Runoff at the University of St. Francis
EPA Grant Number: SU833940Title: Permeable Parking: A Green Approach to Managing Water Runoff at the University of St. Francis
Investigators: Diab, Salim , Maier, Don , Chilton, Randolph
Institution: University of St. Francis
EPA Project Officer: Page, Angela
Phase: I
Project Period: August 15, 2008 through August 14, 2009
Project Amount: $10,000
RFA: P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet (2008) RFA Text | Recipients Lists
Research Category: P3 Challenge Area - Sustainable and Healthy Communities , P3 Challenge Area - Air Quality , P3 Challenge Area - Safe and Sustainable Water Resources , Pollution Prevention/Sustainable Development , P3 Awards , Sustainable and Healthy Communities
Objective:
These students contributed to this project: Amber Rister, Michelle Gearhart, Katelyn Skof, Natural Science Department, University of St. Francis.
The purpose of our P-3 Phase I project has been to determine the potential for water conservation through the use of holding tanks/cisterns and gray water recycling. Our design involves a small text parking lot of permeable pavement with an integrated water collection system. The pavement allows about 70-80% of the annual rainfall to percolate through to the ground underneath, most to replenish the aquifer, and some to enter an integrated collection system. We have been testing the collected rainwater for contaminants and reusability for irrigation purposes. The challenge and proposed design relate to sustainability through the reduction of demand on municipal storm drains and potential re-use of the rain water for irrigation of green spaces (people); replenishment of the ground aquifer (planet) and economic viability of reducing the use of treated and pumped municipal water by replacing it with conserved water on site (prosperity).
Summary/Accomplishments (Outputs/Outcomes):
Conclusions:
Journal Articles on this Report : 1 Displayed | Download in RIS Format
Other project views: | All 2 publications | 1 publications in selected types | All 1 journal articles |
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Diab SM. Cultivating students understanding of environmental sustainability through St. Francis’ Greening of the Campus Projects. Forum on Public Policy: Climate Change and Sustainable Development 2007;3(4):297-304. |
SU833940 (Final) |
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Supplemental Keywords:
water management, water reclamation, urban water planning, storm water management, water quality, water quantity, storm water testing, permeable pavement, storm water runoff, chemical testing, remediating contaminants, biodegradable, deicing chemical, economic viability, underground aquifer, geo-melt chemistry, water recycling, paver longevityRelevant Websites:
www.stfrancis.edu/greenThe perspectives, information and conclusions conveyed in research project abstracts, progress reports, final reports, journal abstracts and journal publications convey the viewpoints of the principal investigator and may not represent the views and policies of ORD and EPA. Conclusions drawn by the principal investigators have not been reviewed by the Agency.