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Downstream Defender for 80% removal of TSS
NC-2009 SSc6.2:Stormwater Design—Quality Controlposted by Bina Indelicato on
I am working on a project which plans to use the Downstream Defender by Hydro International to achieve 80% TSS of stormwater. The literature with the product says it treats 50% of TSS.
Stormwater not going to municipal infrastructure
NC-2009 SSc6.2:Stormwater Design—Quality Controlposted by Michael Wahjudi on
We have site that is located about 600m from the sea, hence the stormwater will be discharged to the sea instead going to municipal infrastructure.
Cistern volume
NC-2009 SSc6.2:Stormwater Design—Quality Controlposted by Lucie Cervena on
I work on the project where it is impossible to design non-structural measures because soil can´t infiltrate almost any water.
beginner question about site area to be treated
NC-2009 SSc6.2:Stormwater Design—Quality Controlposted by Patricia Weber on
hi there, here's what will probably be an easy question for you but is stumping me, as this is my first time documenting this credit.
Roof Terrace Storm Drains
NC-2009 SSc6.2:Stormwater Design—Quality Controlposted by Jeannie Rueter on
I'm working on a major remodel project next to the ocean.
Reducing Impervious a requirement or a strategy?
NC-2009 SSc6.2:Stormwater Design—Quality Controlposted by Lauren Ford on
If we are increasing the total impervious area on the site, but treating the stormwater to reduce the TSS, do we still meet the intent of the credit?
SSc6.2 Civil Engineer's comment
NC-2009 SSc6.2:Stormwater Design—Quality Controlposted by Sheryl Swartzle on
The civil engineer on our project made the following comment : "Item 6.2, quality control: all exfiltration trenches accepting rainwater discharge are "dry" and that is considered as pretreatment
Determining compliance
NC-2009 SSc6.2:Stormwater Design—Quality Controlposted by Tiago e Silva on
I’m working on a Project in Portugal, which consists in a 13.400m2 site, with 6000m2 rooftop (harvests rain), 2500m2 green roof, 2735m2 of gardens, 306 m2 of planters and 1840m2 of impermeable pave
Impervious Area
NC-2009 SSc6.2:Stormwater Design—Quality Controlposted by Greengrade User on
Am I correct in assuming that even though our total impervious area on the site will increase, we can achieve this credit by implementing treatment strategies that capture 90% of the storm water ru
LEED Boundary
NC-2009 SSc6.2:Stormwater Design—Quality Controlposted by Antwon Williams on
I would like to know what determines the site boundary for capturing the 90% anual rainfall total. Does the treatment area have to be the entire site boundary?