Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.®
Rainwater Harvesting Products
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Rainwater harvesting is a technology used to
collect, convey and store rain from relatively
clean surfaces such as a roof, land surface or
rock catchment for later use. This is water that
would otherwise have gone down the drainage
system, into the ground or been lost to the
atmosphere via evaporation. The water is
generally stored in a rainwater tank or directed
into mechanisms that can recharge groundwater.
Rainwater harvesting can provide water for human
consumption, reduce water bills and lessen the
need to build reservoirs which may require the
use of valuable land.
 Rainwater
harvesting has been practiced for over 4,000
years throughout the world. It has provided
drinking water, domestic water, water for
livestock, water for small irrigation and a way
to replenish ground water levels. Traditionally,
rainwater harvesting has been practiced in arid
and semiarid areas. It has become an integral
part of societies in remote places where piping
water and reliance on wells is not an option.
Rainwater harvesting in urban areas and cities
can have diverse benefits. Providing
supplemental water for the city’s requirements,
increasing soil moisture levels for urban
greenery, increasing the ground water table
through artificial recharge, mitigating urban
flooding and improving the quality of
groundwater are a few of the many benefits. In
homes and buildings, collected rainwater can be
used for irrigation, flushing toilets and
washing laundry. In hard water areas rainwater
is superior to city water for non-potable use.
With proper filtration and treatment, harvested
rainwater can also be used for showering,
bathing, or drinking.
Rainwater harvesting is also effective in
reducing stormwater runoff pollution into the
watershed. When rain falls, it is clean, but it
immediately picks up pollutants from rooftops
and pavement. This pollution is carried into
storm drains and then into streams. Collecting
stormwater from rooftops and directing it to
storage tanks so it can be used in and around a
building decreases the volume and rate of
stormwater runoff.
Rainwater harvesting is one of the most
promising alternatives for supplying water in
the face of increasing water scarcity and
escalating demand. The pressures on water
supplies, greater environmental impact
associated with new projects as well as
deteriorating water quality in reservoirs
already constructed, constrain the ability of
communities to meet the demand for freshwater
from traditional sources. Rainwater harvesting
presents an opportunity for augmentation of
water supplies allowing for self-reliance and
sustainability. Sustaining the environment
contributes to the overall conservation of our
precious natural resources.
SLOAN
LEADS THE WAY IN WATER CONSERVATION
Sloan Valve
Company Water Conservation Division
www.waterefficiency.com
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From Light Comes Water
EAF-275 Solar Powered Faucet
Sloan’s SOLIS solar-powered
faucet is a breakthrough in design and function that
transforms light into power. Utilizing any
available light, even artificial light, the
SOLIS out performs lesser faucets while providing the
ultimate in water conservation.
With a standard 0.5 gpm spray head, SOLIS conserves
water while utilizing renewable energy, making it ideal
for any LEED® project or design that calls for style and
sustainability.
SOLIS’ Power Supply is an ingenious combination of
photovoltaic technology and a conventional lithium
battery system. By allowing the photo cell to supplement
the battery, SOLIS effectively triples the battery life.
This means less frequent need to change and dispose of
batteries. SOLIS represents the future of electronic
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How can you stop
the flow?
WATERFREE
URINALS
Sloan’s Waterfree Urinals
reflect today’s
water conservation efforts. They perform like
a conventional urinal except... there is no water usage.
The Waterfree Urinal installs easily to a 2"
drainline, eliminates water and sewage costs and
can reduce maintenance expenses. |
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The Fastest
Way to Start Saving Water!
Sloan’s new Dual-Flush
Flushometer is the first commercial Flushometer to
reduce water volume by 30%. The patent-pending
Dual-Flush handle also easily retrofits to most existing
valves.
• Lifting handle up initiates reduced flush (1.1 gpf),
eliminating liquid and paper waste, saving a 1/2 gallon of water!
• Pushing handle down initiates full flush (1.6 gpf), eliminating solid
waste and paper.
• Antimicrobial coating on handle protects against
germs.
• Distinctive green handle signifies water conserving
fixture. |
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The Future
of Roof Drains Is Here!
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Introduction To This New Technology
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