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| {{TextBox|1=Rainwater harvesting is an ideal technology for: | | {{TextBox|1=Rainwater harvesting is an ideal technology for: |
| *Sites which cannot infiltrate water owing to contaminated soils or shallow bedrock, | | *Sites which cannot infiltrate water owing to contaminated soils or shallow bedrock, |
| *Zero-lot-line developments such as condos or dense urban infill, or conversely | | *Zero-lot-line developments such as condos or dense urban infill, or conversely |
| *Projects with extensive gardens and landscapes which would benefit from free irrigation water.}} | | *Projects with extensive gardens and landscapes which would benefit from free irrigation water.}} |
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| <p><strong>The fundamental components of a rainwater harvesting system are:</strong> | | <p><strong>The fundamental components of a rainwater harvesting system are:</strong> |
| *the [[catchment area]] where the rain lands (e.g. rooftop), | | *the [[catchment area]] where the rain lands (e.g. rooftop), |
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| *pumps to lift water to higher elevations, depending on the layout of the components, | | *pumps to lift water to higher elevations, depending on the layout of the components, |
| *additional water filtration and treatment, depending on the intended use of the water. </p> | | *additional water filtration and treatment, depending on the intended use of the water. </p> |
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| STEP Minto Cistern P1 - Copy.jpg| Rainwater harvesting is commonly employed on zero-lot-line projects like downtown condos. This cast in place concrete vault in one corner of the parking level is a typical design. | | STEP Minto Cistern P1 - Copy.jpg| Rainwater harvesting is commonly employed on zero-lot-line projects like downtown condos. This cast in place concrete vault in one corner of the parking level is a typical design. |
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| ===Planning Considerations=== | | ===Planning Considerations=== |
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| Overground RHW.jpg| An above-ground cistern. This system is not frost proof, and would have to be drained and closed during winter. | | Overground RHW.jpg| An above-ground cistern. This system is not frost proof, and would have to be drained and closed during winter. |
| Agc1.png| An above-ground cistern used for sub-surface irrigation. A filter box is included on the roof drain, no further treatment is shown. The overflow is connected to an underground infiltration area. | | Agc1.png| An above-ground cistern used for sub-surface irrigation. A filter box is included on the roof drain, no further treatment is shown. The overflow is connected to an underground infiltration area. |
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| ===Design=== | | ===Design=== |
| <h4>Sizing & modeling</h4> | | <h4>Sizing & modeling</h4> |
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| RAINWATER HARVESTING TANK 550x550.jpg | Large cistern being installed underground | | RAINWATER HARVESTING TANK 550x550.jpg | Large cistern being installed underground |
| RWH.gif| Conceptual diagram of an underground cistern being used for irrigation | | RWH.gif| Conceptual diagram of an underground cistern being used for irrigation |
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