Author(s): Ziya Zulfugarov
Mentor(s): Brenda Claudio, Mason’s Land Development office at Facilities
AbstractThis project’s purpose was putting a sign next to the existing Filterra unit locate in Lot P. The sign would be helpful for informing Mason’s community about how important it is to keep the stormwater clean from pollutants and how it can be achieved through the Filterra. The goal of this project was to provide outreach information to the public on how this sustainable technique helps with the stormwater management. The economic aspect of this project was providing information to the public on how to minimize the pollution by good manage of trash and carbon footprint. It would minimize Mason’s costs on maintenance of the unit if people help by following recommendations in the sign. I researched the VA design specifications for bio retentions, Filterra’s manufacturer manuals and Lot P improvements project record drawings. I also performed maintenance to the unit to understand more of its functions. Thought that to have an educational sign next to it would make the community attending the baseball field activities, students and faculty using the parking lot understand the sustainable stormwater management performed by the university through this unit. This project will have a positive impact on Stormwater management in GMU West Campus. It will allow Mason to keep the stormwater both, clean and more manageable.
Audio TranscriptToday I will be presenting my project that I did for Patriot Green Fund. I made an educational sign to the Filterra stormwater system located on Lot P GMU West Campus. The sign provides information on the Filterra’s functions, maintenance and pollutant management. The Filterra is a manufactured stormwater facility used for removing pollutants before they reach the stormwater system. The goal of my project was to provide an outreach information to the public on how this sustainable technique helps with the stormwater management. The economic aspect of this project is providing information to the public on how to minimize the pollution by good management of trash and carbon footprint. This would minimize Mason’s costs on maintenance of the unit if people help by following recommendations in the sign. Now the sign is installed, Mason LD would inspect and document the maintenance conditions and needs. Mason LD will observe if the conditions were improved or not by adding the educational sign.
As the sign suggest, we ask everyone to please:
• Do not litter
• Avoid dumping waste materials
• Keep your car tuned-up
• Keep your car tuned up so it runs properly for less pollution
• Wash your car regularly with biodegradable soap
• Carpool, walk, bike or take a bus if possible to reduce carbon footprint
As the sign suggest, we ask everyone to please:
• Do not litter
• Avoid dumping waste materials
• Keep your car tuned-up
• Keep your car tuned up so it runs properly for less pollution
• Wash your car regularly with biodegradable soap
• Carpool, walk, bike or take a bus if possible to reduce carbon footprint
One reply on “Filterra Sign PGF”
Well done on this project!
Signage is a great way to highlight this unique and sustainable stormwater feature on campus. As a community, it is important to think about the passive ways we may be hurting the environment around us just by driving and parking on campus.
How is the success of the Filterra system monitored? Would it be beneficial to have more Filterra systems on campus?