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*aesthetic designs for high profile locations,
*aesthetic designs for high profile locations,
Many people choose to reuse or recycle a container as a rain barrel or cistern. Re-purposed containers should be screened to prevent [[Wildlife#Mosquitoes|mosquitoes]] from breeding, and should be opaque to prevent algae from growing.
Many people choose to reuse or recycle a container as a rain barrel or cistern. Re-purposed containers should be screened to prevent [[Wildlife#Mosquitoes|mosquitoes]] from breeding, and should be opaque to prevent algae from growing.
==Inspection and Maintenance==
Detailed inspection and maintenance advice can be found in [http://www.sustainabletechnologies.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/LID-IM-Guide-7.7-Rainwater-Cisterns.pdf Sustainable Technologies' LID I&M guide].
The two primary operational concerns for RWH systems are:
#A leak developing,
#Debris obstructing some part of the [[lnlet]] or [[outlet]] [[pipes]].
Planning can help ensure that these are identified and fixed more easily and cheaply.
Example questions:
*Is the roof (catchment) readily accessible to sweep debris periodically?
*Could the accumulation of debris on the roof be reduced by removing any overhanging branches?
*Can the leaf screens be accessed from the roof? Or, are they installed into the [[inlet]] downspout?
*Will the rain barrel require replacement in the future? How will this be assessed?
''RWH systems producing higher quality water will have additional maintenance requirements. These will depend on the the treatment technologies being used.''<br>
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Take a look at the [[Inspection and Maintenance: Rainwater Harvesting]] page by clicking below for further details about proper inspection and maintenance practices:
{{Clickable button|[[File:Rainwater cistern opening title.PNG|200 px|link=https://wiki.sustainabletechnologies.ca/wiki/Inspection_and_Maintenance:_Rainwater_Harvesting]]}}
For a table summarizing information on planning considerations and site constraints see [[Site considerations]].
==Performance==
==Performance==