EPA to Recognize Recovery Act Water Reuse Project in Raleigh, N.C.

On Aug. 20, 2010, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Regional Administrator Stan Meiburg will join state and local officials in Raleigh, N.C. to recognize the city’s water reuse green infrastructure project. The project, estimated to cost approximately $465,735, is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment (ARRA), through the State Revolving Fund.

EPA will recognize Raleigh’s use of ARRA funds for its water reuse project, which consists of rainwater harvesting/reuse at 11 fire stations. The collected water will be used for irrigation and vehicle washing. This system reduces demand on Raleigh’s drinking water supply, promotes water conservation, decreases storm water runoff, reduces water pollution and serves as an educational tool for the community on the possibilities of rainwater harvesting.

Dee Freeman, secretary, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources; Charles Meeker, mayor, city of Raleigh; and Rusty Styons, assistant fire chief, will also be in attendance.

Source: U.S. EPA