Storm Water Runoff and Filter Backwash Reuse Project,
St. Anthony Village

WSB is currently working with the City of St. Anthony on the Storm Water Runoff and Filter Backwash Water Reuse project. This is a first of its kind innovative demonstration project incorporating alternative uses for surface water runoff and filter media backwash water from the City water treatment plant to be used for irrigation on a City Park and City Hall site.

The project will reuse water currently discharged to downstream waterbodies and therefore will eliminate the volume of runoff and the associated pollutants to Mirror Lake and the Mississippi River. The project will result in elimination of 100% of the pollutants currently discharged to the Mississippi River for the 1-year event. The project also reduces reliance on potable water for irrigation and protects valuable groundwater supplies. The project will include the construction of a water reuse storage tank located under a proposed storm water pond.

Client: St. Anthony Village
Completion: 2008