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Revision as of 19:08, 2 June 2017

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Cistern size can be estimated by multiplying the depth

Interactive Sizing Tool[edit]

The Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program have produced a rainwater harvesting design and costing tool specific to Ontario. The tool is in a simple to use Excel format and is free to download.


<panelInfo> RWH Sizing Tool </panelInfo>

The Treatment Train Tool[edit]

Once the size of cistern has been determined, it can easily be modelled in many open source and proprietary applications.

In addition to the cistern size, modelling requires <btnPrimary>The Treatment Train Tool</btnPrimary>