There are several ways that sports and recreation architecture can be designed to address water quality:
1. Rainwater Harvesting: Designing buildings with a rainwater harvesting system can help reduce the burden on municipal water supply and conserve potable water. The system includes collecting rainwater and storing it in a tank for later use.
2. Permeable Pavement: Using permeable pavement for car parks, walkways, and other recreation facilities ensure water seeps back into the ground rather than running off into the streets, picking up pollutants and dirtying surface water.
3. Green Roofs: Green roofs can help reduce the volume of stormwater runoff and improve water quality. The plants in the roof membrane help absorb water and prevent runoff, which in turn reduces the need to treat stormwater.
4. Bio-Pond: A bio-pond is a decorative pond that is planted with wetland plants. It filters out harmful nutrients from the water, ensuring that the water quality doesn't deteriorate.
5. Native plants: The use of native plants in landscaping can help control erosion and manage stormwater. These plants are low maintenance and have a shallow root system that helps stabilize the soil and reduce runoff.
6. Constructed wetlands: Constructed wetlands can treat wastewater in a natural and sustainable manner. The system uses plants and micro-organisms to filter pollutants from the water, which helps improve the overall water quality.
By implementing any or all of these water quality measures in sports and recreational facilities design, it helps promote sustainability, environmental responsibility and providing a cleaner environment for athletes and spectators.
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