Why recycle rainwater? With an increase in demand and a decrease in supply, the US government projects at least 36 states will face water shortages by 2012. This is a result of a combination of rising temperatures, drought, population growth, urban expansion, and waste. Not only is this a problem in the United States, but globally as well. The Asian continent for example has 60% of the world’s population with only 30% of the world’s fresh water.

With these foreseeable shortfalls in mind, alternative sources of water sources need to be developed. One of these is to recycle rainwater for use in areas traditionally reserved for potable water sources. These include irrigation and flushing fixtures (toilets). By reclaiming rainwater that would normally pass directly to the storm sewer, some of the burden on the potable water supply can be lifted. Through a combination of storage, filtration, sanitization, and re-pressurization, rainwater can be recycled for use in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. This reclamation process is a key step in achieving Green Building status through LEED certification.

Burt Process Equipment’s RainEx series of rainwater reclamation systems provides engineered solutions to meet today’s growing environmental needs. Combining state of the art electronic controls and mechanical design, each RainEx produces the quality and quantity of water your application requires.