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1.Collect
2.Use
3.Store
4.Recharge if theres excess
Why Rain water be harvested?
Above ground
Ground level or Intermediate floor level
Just below roof
Below ground
Storage tank features
Durable and no leaks
Built on a strong and stable substrate that can support
the tank filled with water
Opaque presence of light can cause algal growth in
tank
Secure and impervious cover
Vents to be covered with insect proof mesh
Located as close as possible to demand and supply
points to reduce plumbing.
Overflow pipe should be provided close to the top, to
reduce dead space.
Overflow pipe diameter should be equal to
inlet pipe diameter
Overflow pipe should lead excess water away
from the foundation of tank and other buildings.
Preferably the overflow should be led into a
groundwater recharge system or a garden
There will be sedimentation in the tank. Taps
and pipes to draw water from the tank should not
be very close to the bottom to prevent sediments
from entering the plumbing system and clogging
it.
STORAGE SIZE
Rainwater availability
Water requirement
Budget (storage tank is most expensive
part of (rwh system)
Available space and aesthetics