Paulínia Rainwater Harvesting and Storage Project
ABOUT IT
The project consists of sustainable measures to capture, store and use rainwater at Bayer's research station in Paulínia (SP), which covers approximately 90 hectares. Water collection channels were installed in the buildings, as well as technology to increase water infiltration into the soil and the creation of artificial lakes that act as reservoirs. The water collected is reused for irrigation of agricultural activities and tests carried out in the field.
Results and Objectives
Around 3.5 km of water collection infrastructure and two storage lakes were installed, each with a capacity of 8 million liters. One of the first measures taken was to pave the streets with technology that could permeate rainwater into the ground. The pavement technology installed allows 10% of the water to seep into the ground, with the ability to collect the surplus volume.
As a result, the project has helped control erosion and siltation in low-lying areas, increased operational safety and improved water use. With the two lakes, there is a very flexible level of autonomy and management of the irrigation process, since it is possible to use them both individually and together at any time or request.
SDGs
6. Clean water and sanitation
External Certification
Não
International Commitments
National Commitments
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