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Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting has a number of advantages over other urban stormwater control measures and is a promising technology for future utilization. The translation of rainfall to a usable water volume represents an opportunity for sustainable urban water management, reducing volumes of runoff and concurrently reducing energy and capacity stresses on potable water systems. Discussions on water quality must consider the water source, the storage, and also the designated end use of the harvested water. Rain barrels generally hold about 200 L, but are available in different sizes. In some regions, such as in the western United States, rainwater harvesting can be complicated due to issues related to water rights and water ownership. A dual purpose system may be employed to increase the stormwater mitigation potential of rainwater systems. Any water treatment equipment used in the water harvesting system will have its own inspection and maintenance requirements, usually specified by the manufacturer.
Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting has a number of advantages over other urban stormwater control measures and is a promising technology for future utilization. The translation of rainfall to a usable water volume represents an opportunity for sustainable urban water management, reducing volumes of runoff and concurrently reducing energy and capacity stresses on potable water systems. Discussions on water quality must consider the water source, the storage, and also the designated end use of the harvested water. Rain barrels generally hold about 200 L, but are available in different sizes. In some regions, such as in the western United States, rainwater harvesting can be complicated due to issues related to water rights and water ownership. A dual purpose system may be employed to increase the stormwater mitigation potential of rainwater systems. Any water treatment equipment used in the water harvesting system will have its own inspection and maintenance requirements, usually specified by the manufacturer.
Rainwater Harvesting
Davis, Allen P. (editor) / Hunt, William F. (editor) / Traver, Robert G. (editor)
2022-05-24
22 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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