Rotterdam Zoo collects rainwater from its main square to irrigate plants and cut dependence on drinking water and groundwater

Impact

Circular water system at Blijdorp Zoo, Rotterdam

8 million liters of rainwater a year for Rotterdam Zoo. 

• Customer: Diergaarde Blijdorp
  Partners: Bufferblock, Hoogheemraadschap Schieland en Krimpenerwaard, Gemeente Rotterdam, TU Delft, VP Delta
  Year: 2020 - 2021

• Collection: 9.900 m2
  Buffer size: 130 m3
  Biofilter: 65 m2
  Stored water: 7.800 m3/year
  Reused water: 7.800 m3/year

• Water use: 
Irrigation

• Project phases:
  Feasibility study
  Design
  Product Delivery
  Operation & Monitoring