College - Author 1
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 1
Construction Management Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Construction Management
Date
12-2022
Primary Advisor/Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Bryan Knakiewicz, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Construction Management Department
Abstract/Summary
California Polytechnic State University currently receives its water supply from either Whale Rock Reservoir, for distilled water, or pumped from six ground wells, for agricultural use. Although the university’s Agricultural College requires a certain amount of water to grow crops, these demands are often not met due to the lack of water within these underground wells. A rainwater capture system could be constructed to ease the water supply burden which is already depleting, reduce wasted drainage, and maintain a sustainable agricultural water source without being dependent on other locations. This would benefit the institution by reducing imported water thereby saving money, as well as the environment by mitigating resource transportation. An institution that saves on costs can charge their students less for tuition while also providing a much more sustainable water system. This project covers the conceptual design and research involved in constructing a rainwater catchment system for building 34 on California Polytechnic State University’s campus, which would provide drip-line irrigation to both the North and South facing sides of the building. This paper will go into the estimation of the material cost, expected water supply to be gained, as well as maintaining the system for the future.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cmsp/922
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