Backyard Science: Demonstrating Green Infrastructure in the Hydro Backyard Project Summary Turning landscapes into learning labs to study water, plants, and place-based sustainability Purpose To demonstrate and study nature-based stormwater infrastructure in a real-world educational setting, using Colorado-specific watershed design and native landscaping to explore water movement, plant performance, and sustainable landscape strategies. Description The…Read more
From Roof to Roots: Harnessing Rooftop Runoff for Research and Irrigation Project Summary Capturing rainwater for testing, treatment, and sustainable reuse Purpose To demonstrate building-scale rainwater harvesting for non-potable use and evaluate treatment strategies that could enable broader commercial applications of fit-for-purpose water reuse in urban settings. Description At CSU Spur, precipitation collected from the…Read more
Smart Filtration, Naturally: eco-WEIR™ Demonstration at Water TAP Project Summary Blending nature-based solutions with smart controls for better water management Purpose To evaluate the performance of the eco-WEIR™ system as a smart, nature-based pretreatment technology for stormwater, enhancing pollutant removal and supporting environmental recharge through improved flow control and filtration. Description The eco-WEIR™ system—developed by…Read more
Flowing Forward: Industry and Academia Explore Produced Water for Restoration Project Summary Evaluating how treated water from energy production can safely support ecological restoration Purpose To explore the potential for treated produced water from energy production to support ecological restoration, using greenhouse and laboratory-scale studies to assess water quality, plant health, and contaminant behavior. Description…Read more
What’s in the Mix? Evaluating Media for Pollutant Removal in Nature-Based Water Treatment Project Summary Photo Gallery Building better biofilters by testing how engineered media perform in real-world systems to improve the reliability of nature-based water treatment Purpose To evaluate the long-term performance of natural and engineered media used in nature-based systems, focusing on their…Read more
Farming the Rooftop: Energy, Edible Crops, and Urban Innovation Project Summary Photo Gallery Exploring the intersection of solar energy, plant production, and sustainable design through hands-on research and innovation Purpose To investigate how green roofs and agrivoltaic systems can support sustainable urban agriculture, energy generation, and water-efficient plant growth, using rooftop spaces at CSU Spur…Read more
Ultrafiltration Meets Innovation: Piloting the Minus System at Water TAP Project Summary Optimizing membrane performance with AI-driven controls Purpose To test the performance of ultrafiltration technology on diverse alternative water sources—including stormwater, graywater, rainwater, and industrial flows—while advancing AI and machine learning models for autonomous system control and optimized fit-for-purpose water reuse Description Developed by…Read more
Urban Stormwater Research Takes Root at CSU Spur: Water TAP’s Bioretention Pilot Project Project Summary Photo Gallery A real-world experiment in Denver is helping shape greener, cleaner stormwater solutions for Colorado communities Purpose To evaluate the performance of urban bioretention systems using real stormwater runoff, with the goal of optimizing green infrastructure design for Colorado’s…Read more
Smart Water Software Solutions – Webinar Series Information Schedule Unlock the Future of Water Management: Smart Solutions Webinar Series Join us for an engaging webinar series exploring cutting-edge smart water software designed to revolutionize water management. From advanced analytics to real-time monitoring, our expert-led sessions will showcase innovative tools that empower you to optimize resources,…Read more