A fountain that does double duty:
via Jim Wasley
In Milwaukee’s inner harbor district, you’ll find a unique fountain, where water spills out of plant-filled boxes into four attractive pools.
Jim Wasley of the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee says the fountain uses runoff captured from the roof of the adjacent building and landscape.
He says, “We’re keeping that out of the sewer, preventing the sewer from overflowing…”
The planters act as natural filters. As water moves through them, they help remove pollution that was picked up from city surfaces. The goal is…
Wasley: “…To use that water aesthetically, celebrate its presence, manage it optimally for the sewer, and do all of that without any chemical treatment.”
Hear More:
Listen to Jim Wasley describe the planter boxes in more detail:
Get Schooled:
- Get the details about the Greenfield Avenue Gateway Stormwater Fountain.
- Read more about the fountain from UWM.
The Fine Print:
- This segment was produced with Cornell’s Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future.
