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Smart Blue Roof - Project Overview (view source)
Revision as of 02:19, 28 September 2023
, 1 year ago→Station 3 – Third-Floor Treatment System
*'''UV Lamp:''' Disinfects rainwater by sterilizing bacteria and viruses with UV radiation. Note that UV disinfection does not have any residual effect that can be harmful to humans or aquatic life. A dosage of 40 mJ/cm2 is administered – This dosage is required for CSA-compliance.
*'''UV Lamp:''' Disinfects rainwater by sterilizing bacteria and viruses with UV radiation. Note that UV disinfection does not have any residual effect that can be harmful to humans or aquatic life. A dosage of 40 mJ/cm2 is administered – This dosage is required for CSA-compliance.
*'''Chlorine Pump:''' Provides a chlorine residual of 0.5 mg/L that can ensure that rainwater on the roof surface is protected from recontamination.
*'''Chlorine Pump:''' Provides a chlorine residual of 0.5 mg/L that can ensure that rainwater on the roof surface is protected from recontamination.
*'''Solenoid Valve:''' Determines when chlorination is allowed to occur by opening when the rooftop chlorine residual is too low.
It is important to note that chlorination only occurs when the roof water’s chlorine residual drops below 0.5 mg/L, at which water is passed through a chlorination unit and directed back to the filters. This recirculation system was not included in the original SBR design, but its inclusion will ensure that the ponding of water on the roof does not present any water quality and human health concerns. CVC has engaged Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) to research the water quality of the SBR (among other research areas). Hopefully, this research will demonstrate that rooftop treatment is not required and that treatment before final distribution is sufficient.
It is important to note that chlorination only occurs when the roof water’s chlorine residual drops below 0.5 mg/L, at which water is passed through a chlorination unit and directed back to the filters. This recirculation system was not included in the original SBR design, but its inclusion will ensure that the ponding of water on the roof does not present any water quality and human health concerns. CVC has engaged Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) to research the water quality of the SBR (among other research areas). Hopefully, this research will demonstrate that rooftop treatment is not required and that treatment before final distribution is sufficient.