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To keep Retrace water positive by replenishing groundwater, reclaiming it from the environment, and monitoring its use.
Every drop matters
In the ebb and flow of Retrace’s waters, we find a perfect equilibrium. We aim to create an outflow that surpasses the inflow, creating a community that gives back more water than it uses, hence attaining true water positivity.
50%
of the world’s population doesn't have access to the amount of water they need.
25%
of the world’s population face extremely high levels of water stress, using over 80% of their annual renewable freshwater supply.
Source: World Resources Institute
Retrace is a water positive community.
Retrace aims to produce more water than it consumes, while positively contributing to the environment of Medipally, Hyderabad and India. Through intentional and high-tech water conservation and replenishment techniques, we aim to make the most of our natural resources.
Retrace's landscape holds a secret – the art of using gravity for life's most vital resource: water.
Our study of the land's natural slopes has unveiled a design that uses the land’s topography to channel water where it's needed.
Our methods have 3 steps:
Water Harvesting
Capturing rainfall in tanks and ponds with the goal of reusing it for the community's needs.
Water Storage
Holding it safe for future use, while balancing reserves to anticipate future use.
Connectivity
Ensuring all of Retrace shares this vital resource, ensuring supply meets the needs of every resident and monitoring the usage to avoid waste.
Harnessing nature’s course
The land’s varying soils and bedrock tell us where the water flows naturally and where it needs replenishment. Our primary goal was to understand and utilise these natural water conduits before creating any new ones.
Mapping the flow of water
We used advanced satellite and geospatial techniques to reveal subterranean aquifers and flow patterns.
Groundwater recharge strategies
We identified recharging aquifers for replenishment along these natural waterways to maintain ecological balance and create sustainable water management.
Extracting water
Only after this extensive process did we select areas for water extraction, all while respecting the natural yield.
Contours that enable conservation
The utilisation of the land's topography is done by keeping in consideration Soil type, Geology, Geomorphology, Drainage density, Slope, Land use, Land cover, Fissures, Lineament density, Fresh basement, Infiltration rates, and other natural concerns.
Reclaiming what we use
Retrace has a centralised underground sump and elevated reservoir system, built to address the project’s water supply needs across varying elevations.
Uninterrupted supply
Water storage tanks designed to tackle the eventuality of intermittent water supply by municipal authorities.
Leveraging gravity
Gravity-fed distribution ensures efficient water delivery to individual units post-treatment, maintaining a constant supply of hot water.
Systems that support
Dual pipe system ensures that nearly 90% of water is treated and reclaimed.
Zero Discharge
Treated water is reused for landscape and flushing purposes, ensuring zero discharge.
Wise Choices
Mechanical equipment is selected based on energy savings, high efficiency, eco-friendliness and low O&M cost.
The Zero Discharge Concept
At Retrace, we've implemented various strategies for water conservation and reuse. This includes the adoption of aquifer recharging techniques and the harvesting of rainwater in tanks and ponds for reuse purposes.
Moreover, the design of roof rainwater downpipes and stormwater drainage networks takes into account meteorological data on rainfall intensity in the area, ensuring efficient collection and management of stormwater.
Moreover, the design of roof rainwater downpipes and stormwater drainage networks takes into account meteorological data on rainfall intensity in the area, ensuring efficient collection and management of stormwater.
The Zero Discharge Concept
At Retrace, we've implemented various strategies for water conservation and reuse. This includes the adoption of aquifer recharging techniques and the harvesting of rainwater in tanks and ponds for reuse purposes.
Moreover, the design of roof rainwater downpipes and stormwater drainage networks takes into account meteorological data on rainfall intensity in the area, ensuring efficient collection and management of stormwater.
Moreover, the design of roof rainwater downpipes and stormwater drainage networks takes into account meteorological data on rainfall intensity in the area, ensuring efficient collection and management of stormwater.
Retrace has a centralised underground sump and elevated reservoir system, built to address the project's water supply needs across varying elevations.
Gravity-fed distribution ensures efficient water delivery to individual units post-treatment, maintaining a constant supply of hot water.
Dual pipe system ensures that nearly 90% of water is treated and reclaimed.
Treated water is reused for landscape and flushing purposes, ensuring zero discharge.
Equilibrium of the elements
In the ebb and flow of Retrace's waters, we find a perfect equilibrium. We aim to create an outflow that surpasses the inflow, creating a community that gives back more water than it uses, hence attaining true water positivity.
Step 1
Harnessing nature’s course
The land’s varying soils and bedrock tell us where the water flows naturally and where it needs replenishment. Our primary goal was to understand and utilise these natural water conduits before creating any new ones.
Step 2
Mapping the flow of water
We used advanced satellite and geospatial techniques to reveal subterranean aquifers and flow patterns.
Step 3
Groundwater recharge strategies
We identified recharging aquifers for replenishment along these natural waterways to maintain ecological balance and create sustainable water management.
Step 4
Extracting water
Only after this extensive process did we select areas for water extraction, all while respecting the natural yield.
Recharging with every rainfall
- We track meteorological data to anticipate the fiercest downpours, and keep our rainwater harvesting systems primed for every storm.
- Then, through aquifer recharging, and converting tanks and ponds into reservoirs, we capture as much rain water as possible.
- Even the sloped roofs of every Retrace home contribute to capturing rainwater on a unit level.
- Our stormwater disposal system protects and enhances the ecological balance of the nearby lake, ensuring it continues to thrive for generations.
Water Recharge Pits
ReMatter
A Retrace Initiative
