Method and apparatus for capturing, storing, and distributing storm water
AssigneeOldcastle Precast, Inc.
InventorsJ. Brad Boulton, Steve Kingsland
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Abstract
A precast concrete storm water vault comprised of modular precast concrete components is provided. More specifically, a vault is provided that consists of a perimeter of footings with integral vertical walls extending therefrom that supports precast concrete roof panels that comprise the top horizontal structural for the placement of pavers, a fill, base, or a driving surface. The storm water vault disclosed may be combined with a filtration system and has easily removable roof panels that facilitates maintenance and cleaning.
Claims9
A system for capturing, storing, and distributing rain water in a subterranean location, comprising:
- a permeable surface structure positioned above at least one storage vault which is in operable communication with said at least one storage vault;
- a treatment device associated with said at least one storage vault that removes contaminants from the rain water;
- a distribution system capable of selectively distributing the rain water from said at least one storage vault to one or more locations;
- wherein said at least one storage vault comprises exterior walls that support at least one roof panel to define a containment volume, said at least one roof panel being permeable;
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- said at least one roof panel additionally supported by a column, said column including a grate for receiving the rain water.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.