Capturing Stormwater to Enhance Water Supply: Framework that Addresses Barriers

It is estimated that systematic stormwater capture and use (SCU) could meet more than half of municipal and industrial water needs in urban areas while yielding other valuable benefits. While there has been substantial local interest in pursuing SCU, many communities lack the planning framework, analytical tools and interagency collaboration capabilities needed to successfully pursue SCU. This presentations will summarize a SCU implementation framework with specific tools and strategies designed to address barriers.

Attendees will learn about barriers to using stormwater as source of water supply and be introduced to user friendly tools to assist designers, planners, and regulators to develop projects. Tools will provide guidance to address key financial, regulatory, organizational, technology/science, and communication challenges.

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Sybil Sharvelle Professor

Colorado State University

Dr. Sybil Sharvelle is a Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University. Her primary area of research interest is fit-for-purpose water systems, in which she has led projects funded by the Water Research Foundation, USEPA and National Science Foundation as well as served on national committees.

Co-Authors (if applicable)

• Shannon Spurlock
• Pacific Institute
   

• David Smith
• Water Innovation Systems