Pluvial
Benifits.
We’ve cracked the code.
Identify high-potential commercial buildings for rainwater and non-potable reuse. We’re leading the charge to make real estate sustainable, mapping the intersection of high water costs, ESG mandates, and robust recapture potential.
Methodology
How Pluvial Works
Identify Opportunity
Our engine scans thousands of commercial assets, filtering for optimal roof geometry and high-yield precipitation zones.
Analyze Feasibility
We overlay 30-year climate data with local utility rates and tax incentives to calculate a precise ROI for every building.
Secure Independence
Receive an AI-generated Assessment Brief with the exact engineering specs and financial modeling needed to greenlight your project.
Data Source
Backed by Data
Every building we surface is backed by real data — from satellite imagery to climate records and economic regression — ensuring decisions you can trust.
Geospatial & Physical
Roof Geometry & Classification
Microsoft USBuildingFootprints & Overture Maps
Filters 129M continental records to isolate commercial roofs >100,000 sq ft, removing false positives like parking canopies.
Industrial Signatures
Cooling Tower Presence
EPA Facility Registry Service (FRS) & NAICS
Spatially joins facility data to flag buildings with massive, non-potable cooling water demands.
Climate & Yield
Annual Precipitation
NOAA 30-Year Climatology Normals
Attaches location-specific rainfall data to calculate maximum harvestable gallons per year.
Financial Feasibility
Utility Rates & Stormwater Fees
EFC Utility Dashboards & Municipal Open Data (e.g., Phila. Water Dept)
Powers the ROI model to calculate precise water/sewer cost offsets, 10-year NPV, and payback periods.
ESG & Risk Profiling
Drought Stress & Compliance
EPA / WRI Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas & SBTN/GRI
Feeds the Gemini AI to generate tailored sales briefs focused on water scarcity resilience and corporate sustainability targets.
Policy & Incentives
State & Local Tax Exemptions
TCEQ & State Tax Codes (e.g., TX §151.355)
Factors equipment tax exemptions into the base and upside financial scenarios.
Meet the Team Behind Pluvial
Built during HackSMU by a cross-functional team focused on water intelligence and resilient infrastructure.