Water treatment plants are energy intensive facilities with limited capacity. Reducing the amount of water that should be treated relieves the system during peak times and reduces the energy consumption overall. Several measures can be applied to reduce the amount of rainwater that reaches the sewers in a city, making a city more efficient and more climate proof.  
 
EFFICIENCY // CLIMATE MITIGATION

GREEN ROOFS

For local rainwater storage and to improve biodiversity

INTRODUCE SURFACE WATER

To prevent urban heat island and improve biodiversite

>> Best practice example

PREVENT SOIL SEALING

To prevent urban heat island and retain soil quality

>> Best practice example

RAINWATER CATCHMENT

Cope with peak weather through local rainwater storage/infiltration

>> Best practice example

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