Published Case Studies
2019
SWS - Storm Water Solutions Magazine
2018
SWS - Storm Water Solutions Magazine
2018
WQP - Water Quality Products Magazine
2016
WQP - Water Quality Products Magazine
What Our Clients are Saying Across Canada...
Nova Scotia
Alternative to Drilling a Well - Drinking Rainwater
Craig Jansen, Nova Scotia
Kingston, Ontario
Alternative to Drilling a Well - Drinking Rainwater
"We are very pleased with our water quality for general household and drinking water. I’m happy that we chose rainwater as our supply. Knowing that we are reducing our footprint, have a safe system to supply clean and very good drinking water for our family is very important.
Jo-Anne Hopkins, Ontario
Quebec
Alternative to Drilling a Well - Off-Grid Cabin - Drinking Rainwater
“I bought a rain water harvesting system from Cleanflo for my cottage; Our needs were evaluated. The submission was detailed.The hardware is first class. The installation instructions and maintenance instructions are thorough. We will be installing the system in spring, as my cottage is off the-grid and only accessible by boat or snowmobile. Here are a few pictures of the cottage and tanks carried over the lake by snowmobile”
Hugo Delorme, Quebec
Saskatchewan
Alternative to Drilling a Well - Drinking Rainwater
“We were building and needed to put in all services. All the wells in the area were dug to at least 400 feet and neighbors had told us the quality wasn’t great. It just made sense to harvest rainwater from the roof to use throughout our house and yard.”
“I pay for filters, but that cost is less than a standard monthly water bill. Plus, you don’t actually realize how great it tastes until you drink other water.”
Jenine Demyen, Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Cabin - Outdoor Shower
"Clean Flo was a big help to us in setting up a rainwater system for our guesthouse. They were available for questions, sent the parts promptly and was professional in all our dealings with them. We love our new rainwater system, especially the outdoor shower!"
Gwyneth Nickel, British Columbia
Toronto, Ontario
New Home - Irrigation
"Cleanflo provided professional designs, supplied a state of the art rainwater reuse system and complete the installation on time."
Hamid, Toronto
Residential Rainwater Systems
Residential Products
Cleanflo manufactures a complete product line of Residential Rainwater Harvesting, Storm Water Management, Water Treatment and Irrigation Systems. Our systems are designed and built in Canada for use in extreme Canadian climates.
Commercial Rainwater Systems
Commercial Products
Cleanflo manufactures commercial and industrial Rainwater Harvesting, Storm Water Management, Water Treatment, Pumping Skids, and Fluid Automation Systems. Cleanflo is a UL 508A Industrial Panel Shop providing in-house control, automation and monitoring solutions.
Additional Services
Residential Installation
Complete installation for all residential projects from simple rain barrels to complex systems.
We can provide a FREE quote today !
Commercial Installation
Commercial, agriculture and industrial storm water and rainwater harvesting installation services. Please contact us for quote.
Design & Engineering
Storm Water Management Reports, Site Servicing, Storm and Rainwater Detailed System Design. Stamped and Sealed.
Contact today for specification and drawings.
Maintenance and Service
We offer maintenance programs to assist you in maintaining your rainwater or storm water system. Phone support will provide continued assistance for the life of your system.
Permit Approvals
Some rainwater harvesting and storm water systems require permits by the local jurisdiction authority.
We can handle permit applications to assist in permit approval.
Consultation and Feasibility
Offering consultation and feasibility reports on small to large scale rainwater, storm water, water treatment and fluid automation systems.
Contact Cleanflo today for feasibility reports, ROI analysis, and "proof of concept" discussions.
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
What is the difference between rainwater, storm water, grey water, potable water, and other waters?
Rainwater
is fresh precipitation from the sky that has not touched a ground surfaces. A roof surface maintains the rainwater quality.
Storm Water
is rainwater from a rainfall event that has touched the ground surface and un managed at the source. This water must be managed further down the flow path by storm water systems.
Groundwater
is water present below the earth’s surface; i.e. aquifers, wells.
Surface Water
is water present on the earth’s surface; i.e. lakes, streams, rivers.
GUDI
is Groundwater Under Direct Influence of surface water; i.e. shallow wells, foundation drainage.
Potable Water
is water safe for human contact (showers), consumption, and food preparation
Grey Water
is once used water discharged from washing machines, showers, bathtubs, bathroom sinks, etc. Grey water does not have fecal/urine contamination.
Black Water
is once used water discharged from kitchen sinks and toilets and may contain fecal/urine contamination.
What is Rainwater Harvesting?
- COLLECTING RAINWATER
- REUSING RAINWATER
What are the benefits of Rainwater Harvesting?
The three main benefits for rainwater harvesting are:
- Financial benefit through water savings.
- Meeting storm water management regulations.
- Access to potable water.
Benefits form Rainwater Harvesting
An emerging movement to create more environmentally ethical and sustainable communities which are concerned with diminishing clean water sources are participating in the use, re-use, and recycling of water and energy resources. Rainwater harvesting can contribute to the overall goal of sustainable housing and community infrastructure. It can be part of a total package of sustainable home design, or a first-step toward participating in the green-lifestyle paradigm. As well, over time there can be a significant savings in cost of water and charges for storm water.
- Financial saving from water.
- A FREE source of water which is available to all from Mother Nature.
- A renewable, sustainable, and a high quality source of water.
- Soft water with a neutral in pH.
- Free from disinfection by-products, salts, minerals, and other natural and man-made contaminants.
- Result in a reduction of water bills including city storm sewer charges.
- Avoid municipal watering schedules, or watering bans in dry climates.
- Alleviate demand on aging municipal water supplies. The average Canadian uses 329 litres of water a day. In the summer months, water consumption doubles with 50% of treated water being used to irrigate lawns.
- Manage storm water by catching it and reducing the amount of flooding your foundation area
- A strategy to actively improve the environment.
- Store seasonal rainfall tfor use in times of drought and municipal water bans.
- A means to reduce erosion, property flooding, and contamination by capturing the majority of urban runoff from a house.
- Reusing water saves considerable amounts of energy. For example, 33% of the City of Toronto's electricity use in a year is spent on water pumping and treatment.
What can Rainwater be used for?
Cleanflo Rainwater Systems are designed to be used for three different levels:
- Irrigation only
- Toilets,laundry, and irrigation
- Drinking potable water and human contact
Rainwater can be used for any purpose you make have for water.
What laws, regulation or guidelines govern rainwater harvesting?
Rainwater harvesting systems are governed buy the local building code in each jurisdiction.
Cleanflo Rainwater systems meet CSA standards for rainwater and storm water re-use. Cleanflo systems are engineered and qualify to meet permit local law, regulation and guidelines. Each municipality has its own guidelines. Cleanflo will ensure your project can be permitted and is successful.
- A comprehensive rain harvesting system that is plumbed into a building requires expert advice for the design of the system and assistance with seeking regulatory permission.
- When installing a rain harvesting system, ensure that there is suitable warning to ‘not cross connect rain harvesting lines with indoor potable lines’, and mark all pipes and faucets, both indoor and outdoor, as ‘non-potable supplies not suitable for drinking’.
- Connect your cistern or rain barrel to another storm water management system like a soak away pit to infiltrate excess water into the ground when the system is full.
How do I determine the potential volume of rainwater that can be collected from a roof?
The Gross potential volume of rain that can be harvested from your roof is based on two main factors roof area and rainfall. A single square metre (ROOF AREA) multiplied by 1 millimetre of rain (RAINFALL) equals 1 litre of water, is the rule of thumb.
What is the best size for rainwater cistern?
- Catchment area (roof area)
- Intended use and anticipated water needs (liters/day or rainwater required)
- Possible rainfall amounts (location)
How will freezing impact my rainwater system?
Cleanflo rainwater systems can be used all year and WILL NOT freeze.
- Seasonal rainwater systems need to be decommissioned in winter months. A seasonal rainwater system uses a rainwater tank that is NOT heated or buried below frost line.
- Year -Round rainwater systems DO NOT need to be decommissioned in winter months. The rainwater tank is usually in a heated location or buried below frost line. As well the inter-connective piping is installed to meet Cleanflo requirements for Year - Round rainwater system installation.
Why buy from Cleanflo ?
Our Vision
We believe every person on Earth should have access to safe, clean water.
Our Mission
To ensure all Canadians have access to safe, clean water.
Our Values
Safety, Quality, Honesty, Innovation, and Transparency
Our Strategy
Manufacture First Class rainwater harvesting, storm water, water treatment and fluid automation systems.
Our Strength
Our ability to design and manufacture the entire system under One Roof. From concept to production, from mechanical equipment to software to hardware and every detail in between.
What makes Cleanflo WT
One of Canada's Leading Providers in the Industry
- Experience: Cleanflo has been in business since 2012
- Professionalism: Cleanflo invests in customer satisfaction
- Knowledge: Cleanflo has a strong knowledge base
- Originality: Cleanflo is an industry innovator
- Suppliers: Cleanflo works with suppliers across Canada
- Product: Cleanflo's products are industry standard