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This article is about outdoor, residential systems. For larger, multi-residential or commercial integrated systems, see [[Rainwater harvesting]]   

This article is about outdoor, residential systems. For larger, multi-residential or commercial integrated systems, see [[Rainwater harvesting]]   

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<p>Rain barrels are an above ground form of rainwater harvesting, typically used in residential settings. The precipitation flows from the roof, to the guttering and down the downspout before being diverted to the rain barrel for storage. </p>

{{TextBox|1=Rain barrels are an ideal technology for:  

Rain barrels are an above ground form of rainwater harvesting, typically used in residential settings. The precipitation flows from the roof, to the guttering and down the downspout before being diverted to the rain barrel for storage.

{{textbox|1=Rain barrels are an ideal technology for:  

*Individual homes, where the owners can make good use of the water to irrigate a garden   

*Individual homes, where the owners can make good use of the water to irrigate a garden   

*Retrofitting single family home neighborhoods

*Retrofitting single family home neighborhoods

*Areas with mandatory [[Downspout Disconnection|downspout disconnection]] programs}}

*Areas with mandatory [[Downspout Disconnection|downspout disconnection]] programs}}

<p><strong>The fundamental components of a rain barrel system are:</strong>

<strong>The fundamental components of a rain barrel system are:</strong>

*A [[catchment]] where the rain lands, this will usually be a rooftop,

<li>A [[catchment]] where the rain lands, this will usually be a rooftop, </li>

*guttering and downspouts to channel the rainwater,  

<li>guttering and downspouts to channel the rainwater, </li>

*screens or filters to remove leaves and other large debris,  

<li>screens or filters to remove leaves and other large debris, </li>

*a rain barrel to hold the collected water,

<li>a rain barrel to hold the collected water, </li>

<strong>Additional components may include:</strong>

<strong>Additional components may include:</strong>

*a tap or faucet fitted to the barrel,

<li>a tap or faucet fitted to the barrel</li>

*a hosepipe or other irrigation system.  

<li>a hosepipe or other irrigation system. </li>

==Planning Considerations==

 

===Planning Considerations===

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