Rainwater – Pico Branch Library, - Santa Monica, CA
At the Pico Branch Library, there is a special system that collects rainwater from the whole roof! This rainwater gets cleaned up and stored so it can be used later. For
example, the library uses this water to flush toilets, which helps save a lot of water each
day. Isn’t that cool?
Greywater + Rainwater – N.R.D.C., Santa Monica,
CA
The N.R.D.C. building has a neat system that collects water from sinks and showers,
plus rainwater too. After filtering, this water is reused to flush toilets and water the plants. This system helps the building save water in two different ways. Can you think of other ways to save water at home?
Rainwater – Meridian House, Santa Monica, CA
The Meridian House has a rainwater system that catches rain that falls on its property. It stores the rainwater to water the garden. This helps keep everything green and reduces water waste. How do you think keeping our gardens healthy helps the environment?
Greywater – EatalyLos Angeles, CA
Eataly has a greywater system that collects water from sinks in the bathrooms. After the
water gets cleaned up, it is reused for irrigation and to flush toilets and urinals. This is a smart way to save water in such a busy place. Can you think of other places that might need something like this?
Rainwater – Broadway Job, Los Angeles, CA
This system is for a tall 12-story building in downtown Los Angeles. It captures and cleans rainwater so it can be used to water the building’s green roof. This system also follows special rules to help manage stormwater. Why do you think it’s important to take
care of stormwater?
Rainwater – Studio City, Los Angeles, CA
In Studio City, there is a great rainwater system that catches rainwater and stores it to water the garden. It uses special filters to keep the water clean, and this system has been working well for years with little need for repairs. Do you think using rainwater is a good idea for your house? How would you use it?
