Monthly Archives: July 2013

Slow sand filter operation during dry spells

Filter 4 and 5 now have re-circulation systems installed. Both of these filters had failed miserably in April/May of this year due to lack of water throughtput, and excessive organic debris present in the input water. Since the re-circulation systems have been … Continue reading

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Clarification on rain water harvesting laws:

Important: We have been researching rain water harvesting laws for some time now. This is an almost impossible task; as each state’s website is different and the regulations are unbelievably complex. Legal assistance is needed to accurately interpret the laws, rules and … Continue reading

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