Connie Samford

Connie Samford Director of Major repairs Kiawah Island Community Association, Inc.

Kiawah Island Community Association staff member Connie Samford was unhappy that chemicals from sprayer's cleanouts could contaminate the ground. She was also concerned that waste water from the wash stand for association vehicles could end up in the community's storm drainage system and, ultimately into association's ponds. She is now recycling the water the association uses for washing its chemical tanks and its vehicles.

Connie purchased a recycling water recycling system, which places water with oils, pollutants and pesticides-any carbon based compounds-into a tank that uses bio-organisms to consume them, break them down and excrete waste made of carbon dioxide and water. The resulting "clean" water, while not potable, is reused in chemical mix tanks and for washing vehicles on a special wash rack that captures all water (again for recycling, with nothing spilling upon the ground).

For land and lake maintenance and overall management of the 10,000-acre community, Connie uses a 1,000 gallon, three-stage recycling system. The bio-organisms that are used for the process are replenished monthly, but she purchases a 12-month supply to receive a discount and, therefore, needs to keeps it refrigerated. You can learn more about the manufacturer at www.wmaze.com.

Connie is feels that she has made a positive difference in her community that has helped everyone. You may reach her at Connie.Samford@kica.us

Connie Samford Director, Major Repair and Replacement

Connie Samford, Director, Major Repair & Replacement