| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.30 |
| Liaison | Stephen Ellis |
| Submission Date | May 31, 2024 |
Boston University
OP-22: Rainwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 2.00 |
Stephen
Ellis Director, Data Analytics BU Sustainability |
Which of the following best describes the institution’s approach to rainwater management?:
A brief description of the institution’s green infrastructure and LID practices:
Stormwater runoff quantity and quality are addressed on a project by project basis. Stormwater is collected in underground cisterns then discharged over time to maintain the groundwater level. Additionally, bioswales are used when possible to reduce surface runoff and recharge the water table. The Medical Student Residence, completed in 2012, features rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation. URL: https://www.bu.edu/sustainability/projects/medical-student-residence/
The Yawkey Center for Student Services, which became operational in 2012, uses a ground and stormwater retention system. URL: https://www.bu.edu/sustainability/projects/yawkey-center-for-student-services/ New Balance Field employs rain harvesting technology and drip irrigation to water the landscaping surrounding the field. An underground rainwater tank, with a 15,000 gallon capacity, will capture and store rainwater to be used as needed. URL: https://www.bu.edu/sustainability/projects/water-conservation/
A copy of the institution’s rainwater management policy, plan, and/or guidelines:
A brief description of the institution’s rainwater management policy, plan, and/or guidelines that supports the responses above:
BU is continuously identifying ways to save water throughout the campus. Here are just a few:
- Harvest rainwater for landscape irrigation
- Install rain sensors on irrigation systems
- Use drip irrigation systems in planting beds
- Install self-charging, hands-free sink faucets
- Install dual-flush and sensor-based toilets
- Eliminate dining hall trays
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
This represents FY2023 BU metrics.
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