- Greywater Plumbing: Separate pipelines will be installed to capture and direct greywater for treatment.
- Greywater Filtration and Sanitation: This system will include sedimentation, biofilters, and basic chemical treatments to purify the greywater for reuse in irrigation, and potentially in hügelkultur systems.
However, greywater will not be used directly in aquaponics due to the sensitivity of these systems. It will only be applied in areas where safety and soil health can be maintained, such as in hügelkultur or food forests. The filtration system will ensure water quality is suitable for these uses.
- Use foot-operated pumps to draw water, ensuring that only the necessary amount is dispensed.
- Be especially beneficial in public and outdoor areas where water usage needs to be monitored.
For showers, a pressurized tank system will provide comfort while maintaining efficiency. Water will be pumped into a pressurized tank, giving residents a steady flow of water without relying on electricity or large pumps.
- Galvanized Steel Water Tanks: These durable, corrosion-resistant tanks will store rainwater for use in the village. Sizes will vary depending on the needs of each area, such as residential, agricultural, and public spaces.
- Advanced Filtration System: To ensure the rainwater is safe for drinking and other uses, we’ll use a multi-stage filtration process:
- Sediment Filter: Captures large particles like dirt and debris.
- Carbon Filter: Removes odors, chlorine, and organic compounds, improving taste and overall water quality.
- UV Sterilization: Disinfects the water, eliminating bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens.
- Reverse Osmosis: A final layer of filtration for removing heavy metals, chemicals, and any remaining impurities.
This comprehensive filtration ensures we have access to safe, potable water for everyday use.
- CJDNS: Secure mesh routing protocol that creates encrypted tunnels between nodes.
- Althea: A mesh network system that incentivizes people to share bandwidth in exchange for cryptocurrency.
Meshnets can be ideal for community-based networks, offering redundancy and decentralization. They’ve seen significant development since 2012, with improved scalability and security.
- Starlink: A rapidly growing satellite network by SpaceX, providing high-speed internet globally.
- OneWeb: Similar to Starlink, focusing on connecting underserved regions with LEO satellites.
While satellite internet is reliable, it’s worth having mesh networks as a backup to avoid reliance on any single infrastructure.
- Why Incinolet?:
- Incinolet toilets offer an effective and clean alternative to traditional sanitation. Their ability to operate without plumbing or a continuous water supply aligns with our village’s sustainability goals. The ash byproduct is minimal and can be safely disposed of or used as a soil amendment in non-agricultural areas.
- Why Rotating Composters?:
- These systems are ideal for maintaining clean, odorless composting and producing high-quality compost for use in village gardens and landscaping. They also minimize methane emissions by keeping compost aerated, helping reduce our environmental impact.
Buildings will be designed with passive solar heating, natural ventilation, and insulation that reduces the need for artificial heating and cooling. These architectural choices will optimize energy consumption across the village.