SUStank features presentation

1. SUStank ®
Team Members :
Eleftherios Kosmas,Yannis Vatopoulos, Alexandrsa
Choli, dimitris tragoudaras, Konstantinos Pitsavas,
Anastasios Younis, Konstantina MIchalopoulou, ilias
kourtoudis
Venture Lab - Second Assignment
Original idea : Bin Gu

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Annual Water Usage for a Family of Four
(in Gallons)

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Rainwater exceeds EPA drinking water standards as it falls from the
sky.
A well designed rainwater capture and treatment system assures that
it stays that way.
Rainwater has none of the contaminants that are being found in
municipal water supplies such as pharmaceuticals, industrial
contaminants, fertilizers and pesticides from runoff, chlorine, or
flouride.
It is easier to provide clean potable water compared to highly involved
municipal water treatment plants which meet drinking water most
of the time but pass contaminants on to users.

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Environmental Benefits :
The environment is important to you, right? You know that the
manner in which you take care of it today determines its integrity
for future generations.
When you collect rainwater, you have a direct positive impact on the
environment that all can see.
Rainwater collection obviously reduces municipal water use, but
exactly how does this help the environment?.

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Environmental Benefits :
Collectively, rainwater can have a major impact on water supply and
has been shown to be able to reduce municipal water demand
enough that large new public water sourcing projects become
uneccesary.
In urban settings, up to 90% of water runs off because of all the hard
surfaces like roads, parking lots, and roofs. In nature, up to 90%
soaks into the ground. Rainwater systems counteract storm water
run off and thereby reduce flooding, erosion, and ground water
contamination. When combined with enlightened infiltration
designs like rain gardens, a natural state can be regained.

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Environmental Benefits :
Using well water is better than using city water for things like irrigation
but it very directly depletes ground water supply. Taking water out
of Lake Lanier, for example, also affects ground water. On the
other hand, irrigating with rainwater helps replenish groundwater
supplies.
Infrastructure projects to increase water supply use massive amounts
of energy and natural resources in addition to the obvious cost to
taxpayers. Rainwater collection helps minimize the need for these
projects.

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When you capture the rain that falls on your roof (and other hard
surfaces on your property) and use it to care for your garden,
landscaping, household maintenance and even to provide your
drinking water, you’re choosing to make the most of your home
while also caring for the environment.
You reduce your municipal water bills and water supply dependence,
improve the health of your garden and plants by using cleaner
water to nourish them, and enjoy the satisfaction that comes from
living a more sustainable, self-reliant lifestyle.

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A d v a n t a g e s of rainwater collection :
Reduce your dependency on expensive municipal water supplies
and delivery systems
Promote the beauty and enjoyment of your outdoor living area
Avoid watering ban restrictions
Protect your garden and landscaping from droughts
Solve erosion problems or problems with flooding

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A d v a n t a g e s of rainwater collection :
Provide chlorine-free, contaminant-free water for growing fresh
vegetables, colorful annuals, hearty shrubs and beautiful shade
trees (there is simply no better water than rainwater for your plants)
Upgrade your landscaping without worrying about losing your
investment due to watering bans or lack of water
Use rainwater inside your house and further reduce your
dependence on the municipal water supply
Be as self sufficient and off the water grid as possible

10. SUStank ®
Sustank is a sustainable modular system for rainwater
harvesting that can be readily used to provide purified
water to households, reduce utilities costs, and
promote an autonomous environmentally-friendly
lifestyle.
It comes in 3 different proposed packages with unique
features: Oceania,Pebble,Poseidon

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features Pebble Oceania Poseidon
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Weather proof, environmentally-friendly, recyclable
material
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Smart Cover (prevents mosquito breeding, reduce
evaporation losses, contamination and algal growth)
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High level water filter (grade A, for drinking water
purification)
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Water filter (grade B, for basic purification)
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Integrated Periodic Self-Cleaning System
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Water level sensors, consumption+ temperature sensors
Microprocessor & lcd screen
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Forwarding technology that pushes information to the
Internet and offers aggregated data on a per house and
per region basis;

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Uses:
- drinking water
- cooking
- washing
- plant watering
- urban use (on rooftops)

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Benefits:
- water supply rainfall, an untapped resource
- cost-effective, through utilities savings
- autonomy
- sustainability
- environmentally friendly, while drinking water supplies
are diminished globally

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Features:
Passive (standard)
Water filter (grade B, for basic purification)
Cover to prevent mosquito breeding and to reduce evaporation
losses, contamination and algal growth
Weather proof, environmentally-friendly, recyclable material
Easy to clean and maintain

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Features:
Active (optional, based on modular design)
High level water filter (grade A, for drinking water purification)
Additional water tanks and connectors to increase capacity
Sensors for: water level, consumption, temperature
Microprocessor & lcd screen for: monitoring saving and consumption
data, displaying day/week/monthly figures, alarms (low/high water
level, freezing temperature)

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Features(Active):
Forwarding technology that pushes information to the Internet and
offers aggregated data (demand, supply, consumption, savings) on
a per house basis; also on a per region basis to recognize trends
and increase environmental and consumption awareness.
Smart technology that suggests and/or prioritizes the alternative
rainwater usage depending on activity demand (drinking, cooking,
washing, plant watering) and on weather forecasts; e.g. indicate
rainfall in tomorrow's forecast and suggest using up or storing in
house (bottles, containers etc) water tank reserve. Smart system
also gat

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Installation:
Tank on rooftops
Plumbing components for connection with tap
(adjustable to needs)
Optional extra modules