EPIC Total Water Solutions

A science demonstration of adhesion and cohesion physics of the 4th state or water, known as EZ water, or water film in a sand profile that is elevated in the air. This is a key element fundamental in EPIC sand hydroponics. Note the water drops fighting gravity. Some water drops wick back up into the sand by capillary adhesion, while gravity also pulls other water drops back down. These forces of nature seek balance and demonstrate how EPIC profiles use gravity to drain, while also defying gravity in the capillary zone for passive irrigation. Learn more at http://epictws.com/

Hot off the press! EPIC chambers manufactured in Los Angeles for a recent order Q4 2023. EPIC is made of a polypropylene with a 50+ year life when buried underground. The material composition sequesters natural gas, and the resin pellets used to manufacture EPIC can be made using recycled materials. The EPIC chamber is a highly modified French drain pipe with offset holes to avoid clogging. Buried in gravel profiles for drainage, and gravel / sand profiles for landscape passive irrigation, the EPIC chamber is a versatile conveyance of air or liquid underground. The EPIC chamber and profile can withstand H-20 loading of over 60,000 lbs per square inch. Learn more at http://epictws.com/

A tour of EPIC sand hydroponic gardens from the father of the EPIC system on Father’s day, 2023. Inventor Jonas Sipaila takes you on a tour of his vegetable gardens growing in sand. Incredible results are achieved because the plants have both air and moisture available in the root zone. He explains how EPIC conserves water by recirculating with a small submersible pump. All the vegetables in the video tour germinated from seed in the EPIC gardens. To learn more and purchase your own garden kit, visit www.epictws.com

Environmental Passive Integrated Conveyance (EPIC) water conservation apparatus and technique creates holistic solutions to water management and energy saving infrastructure. Capture and use of precipitation events may be harvested in subsurface storage for future passive irrigation in EPIC sand hydroponics. Grey water and black water reuse of multiple water sources. Thermal comfort zones decrease ambient temperatures and save energy holistically by air movement through EPIC profiles. These sustainable techniques may result in Net Zero Water use and reduce or eliminate project irrigation demands. Water supply may be implemented off grid without a municipal water connection or drilling a well. The precipitation is captured, filtered and stored near the surface in a combination of EPIC and subsurface storage, for sustainable reuse. EPIC technology can address the water crisis and climate change by superior drainage and filtration in wet ecosystems while also acheiving water conservation in dry regions. The ultimate tool and technique for the delicate integration of Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering (LACE). Video Credit: Rabie Shawwa Learn more at http://epictws.com/

EPIC can be placed in strategic runoff areas to harvest storm water for future use. The EPIC road filter is placed in the right of way to capture a linear reservoir along highways during precipitation and runoff events such as this video.

EPIC sand profile filters storm water by its aggregates and bio-filter landscape. Similar to a stream embankment, EPIC passive irrigation mimics nature utilizing capillary rise physics. All plants grow in sand with a reliable water distribution system. Environmental Passive Integrated Conveyance

Environmental Passive Integrated Conveyance (EPIC) Webinar from April 20th, 2018. The video reviews a power point presentation describing EPIC water management and exploration of the EPICTWS website. In 1999, the EPIC apparatus and method was patented by Jonas Sipaila. Since that time, some references to EPIC are also known under Evaporative Control Systems (ECS). The ECS logo can be seen in this presentation that historically transitioned from the to the EPIC logo of today. ECS was closed in 2020 and EPIC TWS has carried EPIC technology into a new decade. The logo's water droplet, plant germination and sunlight all combine to form the new EPIC Total Water Solutions LLC logo. The content of this video was broadcast via webinar 5 years ago in 2018. EPIC Total Water Solutions (EPIC TWS) has completed new projects and website content since that time. This webinar video is being posted in 2023 as a historical reference, and educational content about EPIC technology in a presentation format. Learn more at http://epictws.com/

Completed EPIC TREE EPDM CELL Learn more at http://epictws.com/

Completed EPIC TREE EPDM penetration with 2" connector pipe. Learn more at http://epictws.com/

A less expensive alternative EPDM penetration technique avoiding the use of a conduit flashing, and instead drilling a half-size hole (1.25") in the seam tape patch. The EPDM liner is stretched around the 2" EPIC connector pipe. A water tight seal sufficient for EPIC TREE EPDM CELLS. Learn more at http://epictws.com/

Measure penetration center point for EPIC connector pipe 4" from bottom of upright EPDM cell wall. Learn more at http://epictws.com/

Apply EPDM seam tape to Quickprime sealant Learn more at http://epictws.com/

Prepare EPDM penetration for sealant and seam tape. Learn more at http://epictws.com/

Cut EPDM seam tape Learn more at http://epictws.com/

Cut EPDM 80"x80" cell Learn more at http://epictws.com/

Measure 80"x80" EPDM cell and 40" midpoint from EPDM liner roll. Learn more at http://epictws.com/

Landscape Architect James K. Stickley surveys the EPIC Rec Field and East Garden near the fitness center at the Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus, Mountain View, CA. Learn more at http://epictws.com/microsoft-campus

The precipitation that falls upon our streets adds up quickly. These storm volumes can be harvested, filtered and stored for future use in EPIC landscapes. It is possible to reuse stormwater from streets with the EPIC Road Filter.

Roof areas offer a significant collection surface area to harvest precipitation and use in the EPIC system. EPIC aggregate filters can clean the stormwater “first flush” and excess rain can be stored in void space containers underground, in addition to rain barrels.

Landscape Architect James K. Stickley surveys the EPIC Rec Field and East Garden near the fitness center at the Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus, Mountain View, CA. Learn more at http://epictws.com/microsoft-campus

Driving through the East Shore Tahoe Trail off SR 28, Incline Village, NV, USA. The EPIC system used as a base for the paver drive lane filters runoff water entering the water shed of Lake Tahoe. Belgard Pavers were chosen by NDOT to lay on the surface of the EPIC gravel filter. The paver drive lane exceeds the storm water volume calculations required by the site civil engineer of record. Learn more at http://epictws.com/

EPIC used as the base for Basalite pavers can passively move air through the profile to create a thermal comfort zone of cooler air in the summer, or warmer air in the winter. The plastic bag inflates from the movement of air from EPIC below the pavers. Learn more about passive geothermal heat exchange with EPIC at http://epictws.com/

EPIC Drain Vault leads to storage and recirculation pump. The drainage level may be adjusted up or down to fine tune moisture levels within the EPIC system. Learn more at http://epictws.com/