Frequently Asked Questions
Project-Specific Information: Park Habitat
What is Park Habitat and what makes it unique?
Park Habitat is a proposed 20-story, 1.3 million square foot office, retail, and museum space in San Jose, CA. It features lush vegetation, a massive living green wall, and horizontal landscaping irrigated with highly purified recycled water using Epic Cleantec's OneWater™ system. The project blends sustainable, natural elements with an expansive public realm, serving as an anchor for the city's cultural district. Source
How does Epic Cleantec contribute to Park Habitat's sustainability?
Epic Cleantec provides a blackwater treatment and reuse system for Park Habitat, enabling the project to recycle nearly 11 million gallons of water per year. This system supports irrigation, toilet flushing, and the creation of soil amendments from organic wastewater solids, reducing environmental impact and utility costs. Source
What are the main end uses of recycled water at Park Habitat?
Recycled water at Park Habitat is used for toilet flushing, irrigation of landscaping features, and the creation of soil amendments for beneficial reuse in the building's landscape program and local green spaces. Source
How much water does Park Habitat recycle annually?
Park Habitat recycles approximately 10,950,000 gallons of non-potable water per year, meeting 32% of the project's total non-potable demand. Source
What are the estimated annual utility savings for Park Habitat?
Park Habitat is expected to save over 0,000 annually in water and sewer utility fees by reusing nearly 11 million gallons of water each year. Source
Who are the project partners for Park Habitat?
The project partners for Park Habitat include Westbank Corporation and Kengo Kuma and Associates, both recognized for their commitment to sustainable design and architecture. Source
What is the system capacity for Epic Cleantec's water reuse at Park Habitat?
The Epic Cleantec system at Park Habitat is designed to process up to 30,000 gallons of blackwater per day. Source
What sources of water are collected for recycling at Park Habitat?
Park Habitat collects blackwater from the building for recycling and reuse through Epic Cleantec's treatment system. Source
How does Park Habitat integrate nature into its design?
Park Habitat features a multi-story vertical courtyard called the 'Green Lung,' outdoor terraces, and a lush rooftop park, infusing nature throughout the building and creating a unique 'park office' environment. Source
Where can I view images of Park Habitat?
You can view the project image gallery courtesy of Westbank at this link and on the Epic Cleantec project page. Source
What is the size of Park Habitat?
Park Habitat is a 1,300,000 square foot development in San Jose, CA. Source
How does Epic Cleantec's OneWater™ system work at Park Habitat?
Epic Cleantec's OneWater™ system treats blackwater onsite, purifies it for non-potable uses such as irrigation and toilet flushing, and upcycles organic solids into soil amendments for landscaping and local green spaces. Source
What is the 'Green Lung' at Park Habitat?
The 'Green Lung' is a multi-story vertical courtyard within Park Habitat, designed to bring nature into the building and provide outdoor terraces and a lush rooftop park. Source
How does Park Habitat support local green spaces?
Epic Cleantec upcycles organic wastewater solids from Park Habitat into high-quality soil amendments, which are used in the building's landscape program and local green spaces, promoting sustainability and resource recovery. Source
What percentage of Park Habitat's non-potable demand is met by recycled water?
Epic Cleantec's system meets 32% of Park Habitat's total non-potable water demand through recycled water. Source
What is the estimated impact of Epic Cleantec's system on utility costs at Park Habitat?
Epic Cleantec's water reuse system is estimated to save Park Habitat over 0,000 annually in water and sewer utility fees. Source
How does Park Habitat serve as a cultural anchor in San Jose?
Park Habitat is designed to blend sustainable, natural elements with an expansive public realm, forming a connection point and anchor for a cultural district in San Jose. Source
What other projects has Epic Cleantec worked on?
Epic Cleantec has worked on projects such as Fifteen Fifty (San Francisco), 601 W. Beech (San Diego), and The Landing (San Francisco), each featuring innovative water reuse systems. Source
How can I request a free project assessment from Epic Cleantec?
You can request a free water and savings assessment from Epic Cleantec by visiting this page. Source
Features & Capabilities
What features does Epic Cleantec offer for water reuse?
Epic Cleantec offers onsite water reuse systems that recycle up to 95% of wastewater, soil amendments from upcycled organics, wastewater heat recovery, and comprehensive operations and maintenance services. Source
How efficient are Epic Cleantec's water recycling systems?
Epic Cleantec's systems recycle up to 95% of wastewater, significantly reducing water consumption and reliance on municipal water supplies. Source
What is the modular and scalable design of Epic Cleantec's systems?
Epic Cleantec's systems are modular and scalable, processing flows from 1,000 to 30,000 gallons per day, making them suitable for projects of varying sizes. Source
How compact are Epic Cleantec's water reuse systems?
The systems occupy the equivalent of just a few parking spaces, making them ideal for urban environments with limited space. Source
Are Epic Cleantec's systems fully automated?
Yes, Epic Cleantec's systems are fully automated, requiring minimal manual oversight and enhancing operational efficiency. Source
Use Cases & Benefits
Who can benefit from Epic Cleantec's solutions?
Epic Cleantec's solutions are ideal for real estate developers, property owners, architects, engineers, sustainability consultants, community-scale developments, corporate campuses, hotels, universities, wineries, breweries, distilleries, stadiums, and data centers. Source
What business impact can customers expect from using Epic Cleantec?
Customers can expect cost savings, enhanced sustainability profiles, alignment with ESG goals, operational efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and resilience to water scarcity. Many achieve ROI within 3-7 years. Source
How does Epic Cleantec help customers meet sustainability certifications?
Epic Cleantec's solutions help clients meet certifications like LEED and the Living Building Challenge by providing innovative water reuse and resource recovery systems. Source
What pain points does Epic Cleantec address for its customers?
Epic Cleantec addresses water scarcity, rising utility costs, aging infrastructure, sustainability goals, environmental impact, and operational efficiency with its decentralized, automated water reuse systems. Source
Customer Proof & Case Studies
Can you share specific case studies of Epic Cleantec's solutions?
Epic Cleantec has implemented water reuse systems in projects like Salesforce Tower (San Francisco), The Brady (San Francisco), Campus at Horton (San Diego), Kuilei Place (Honolulu), Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, and Chorus (San Francisco), delivering measurable benefits such as water savings and reduced utility costs. Source
What industries are represented in Epic Cleantec's case studies?
Epic Cleantec's case studies span commercial real estate, residential real estate, hospitality, mixed-use developments, and community-scale developments. Source
Who are some of Epic Cleantec's customers?
Epic Cleantec is trusted by organizations such as Commercial Plumbing Inc., Crescent Heights, Forge Development Partners, The Green Cities Company, Greython, Iron Mechanical, JWM, Kobayashi Group, Pūlama Lānaʻi, Related Companies, Salesforce, Sentral, SOM, Southland Industries, Stockdale Capital Partners, Strada, Tālo Management Group, Westbank, and LAXWA. Source
Technical Requirements & Documentation
What technical documentation is available for Epic Cleantec's systems?
Epic Cleantec provides spec sheets and Revit files for the OneWater™ system, technology overviews, integration considerations, and free project assessments with preliminary equipment lists and dimensions. Source
What are the integration requirements for Epic Cleantec's water reuse systems?
Integration requirements include a three-way valve for diversion, sufficient storage, waterproofing, safety shower and operator/lab sink, foul air treatment, high-speed internet, leak detection, room drainage, and ongoing operations and maintenance. Source
Support & Implementation
How easy is it to start with Epic Cleantec?
Clients can start with Epic Cleantec without upfront costs. The process involves providing three years of financial information, one year of water usage and rate data, and a review of corporation details. Epic Cleantec then establishes a Water Memorandum of Understanding and provides end-to-end project support. Source
What support does Epic Cleantec provide during implementation?
Epic Cleantec offers comprehensive support, including design, permitting, installation coordination, and ongoing operations and maintenance to ensure seamless implementation. Source
Competition & Comparison
How does Epic Cleantec compare to other water reuse solutions?
Epic Cleantec stands out with modular and scalable systems, compact footprint, energy efficiency, full automation, customizable components, and end-to-end services. These features make it suitable for a wide range of projects and industries. Source
What advantages does Epic Cleantec offer for different user segments?
Epic Cleantec offers significant savings and ROI for real estate developers, enhanced sustainability for community-scale developments, scalable systems for universities, and reliable water supply for wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Source
