Rainwater for Potable Use
Increasing water shortages, saltwater intrusion, and limited access to municipal water make decentralized water supply solutions more important than ever.
Rainwater harvesting and treatment for potable use is also a key requirement for Living Building Challenge (LBC) certification, highlighting its role in sustainable commercial building design.
Rainwater collected from rooftops is an exceptionally clean and abundant source or water that can be made potable with minimal treatment.
At ECOVIE, we bring extensive expertise in potable rainwater systems, promoting water resilience and sustainability.
Benefits of Potable Rainwater Use
Supplies soft, safe and clean water free from PFAS, medications, and other contaminants found in municipal water
Guards from water quality and supply issues caused by saltwater intrusion and low-performing wells
Provides soft water that extends the life of appliances and plumbing
Can achieve true net zero water buildings and LBC Water Petal certification
Our Solution
COMMERCIAL SCALE POTABLE RAINWATER
Our commercial scale potable rainwater systems use EPA 3rd party validated treatment trains that have been approved for potable rainwater use in over seven states of the USA. The validations were done using actual challenge water to determine the log reduction values (LRV) for each process step. This is more stringent than and in addition to carrying NSF certifications for each filtration and disinfection step. Our process design follows ASPE 63 rainwater guidelines in addition to the validated skid-based treatment.
AQUALOOP DIRECT POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS
Our packaged systems are ready for connection. They provide the best water quality and require a small space for installation. Our potable water systems with AQUALOOP ultrafiltration membranes offer the best technology for producing potable water from rain, surface, or groundwater in the smallest of spaces. We offer a series of systems in a range of sizes to meet your specific needs.
The Aqualoop ultrafiltration membrane yields drinking water from rooftop rainwater by moving all sediment and impurities along with 3rd party tested reduction of >99.9999% (6 log) bacteria and >99.999% (5 log) virus. The multi-barrier treatment process is rounded out by further UV disinfection to meet local regulations. Ecovie offers pre-engineered models ranging from 200 gallons per day for single family homes to greater than 20,000 gallons per day for large commercial scale applications.
Featured Potable Rainwater Projects
- San Francisco, CA
- Office
- Rainwater & Greywater
- Toilet Flushing & Irrigation
- Gallons Saved: 700k/year
Uber Headquarters
- San Antonio, TX
- Office
- Rainwater
- Cooling Tower, Irrigation & Toilet Flushing
- Gallons Saved: 1M/year
