Description: Los Angeles Zoo plans drought-proof water strategy
Research and investigation of water quality allowance at zoos was carried out in order to determine the possibilities and opportunities for reuse at the LA Zoo. The regulatory agency, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), was contacted to obtain information on animal species and animal classes, which was critical to understanding water quality parameters in the waters where they...
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Description: Los Angeles Zoo plans drought-proof water strategy
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regulates all zoos in the US. USDA regulations that are relevant to zoo animals are the following:
PublisherWater Environment Federation
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Description: Los Angeles Zoo plans drought-proof water strategy
An extensive literature review and field visits were completed to determine the feasibility of increasing recycled water use in the Zoo. The review resulted in understanding where recycled water is currently being used in the US for animals and by whom, as well as the benefits and lessons learned since implementation. The WateReuse Research Study titled Recycled Water Use in Zoo and...
PublisherWater Environment Federation
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Description: Los Angeles Zoo plans drought-proof water strategy
Currently, the LA Zoo stormwater collection tank and system captures the pond drainage and most of the Zoo’s stormwater runoff – approximately 49 ha – and discharges to the LAGWRP. The remaining amount – 4 ha – will be captured in the main parking lot, which includes permeable pavement, bioretention, and pervious concrete.
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Description: Los Angeles Zoo plans drought-proof water strategy
One Water LA recommends a variety of integrated solutions to reduce the volume of imported, purchased water supply, and increase local supplies by using municipal recycled water for LA Zoo operations and incorporating stormwater capture methods on Zoo property.
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Description: Los Angeles Zoo plans drought-proof water strategy
Through a series of meetings, the Zoo’s current water-related activities and use have been identified. The potential uses for recycled water for various LA Zoo operations include washdown of animal holding areas, irrigation, exhibits (treatment systems, ponds, aesthetics), power washers, and restrooms (toilets) in addition to the use of captured stormwater for landscape and planter...
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Description: Los Angeles Zoo plans drought-proof water strategy
An estimated 15,000 cubic meters per year of potable water could be offset by switching all Life Support Systems (LSS) – water treatment systems for water used in exhibits – to use influent from potable water to recycled water. The One Water LA team is working with the LA Zoo to determine the feasibility of using recycled water for its water treatment systems (LSS). The team, however,...
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Description: Los Angeles Zoo plans drought-proof water strategy
The City of Los Angeles Stormwater updated the LID Ordinance in May 2016 – an action that opens up opportunities to capture more stormwater. As a result, various stormwater management techniques are required to be evaluated in the following order in priority: capture and infiltrate; capture and use; and capture, treat, and release. The latter option involves treatment through high removal...
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Description: Los Angeles Zoo plans drought-proof water strategy
Zoos provide an opportunity to improve water quality by capturing, infiltrating, reusing, and treating stormwater. Typically, they consume large quantities of water, so it is crucial to determine whether the supply source for certain water-related activities could be changed from potable water to recycled water. The study conducted by One Water LA and LA Zoo determined that recycled water from the...
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Description: Los Angeles Zoo plans drought-proof water strategy
Eliza Jane Whitman is founder and president of EW Consulting, Inc., based in Altadena, California. Division Manager Ali Poosti, Assistant Division Manager Lenise Marrero, and Civil Engineering Associate Flor Burrola work for the City of Los Angeles’ LA Sanitation. Darryl Pon is the planning and development director of the Los Angeles Zoo.
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Los Angeles Zoo plans drought-proof water strategy