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(comments made in reference to draft v. 2, on 1st June 2017).
(comments made in reference to draft v. 2, on 1st June 2017).
Research in warm climates (Texas and Greece) has demonstrated that first flush diverters improve the chemical characteristics of the harvested rainwater[http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0043135410008535][http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022169412006993]. However, the use of diverters does not prevent the development of pathogens in stored water. Rain barrels are not typically accepted to provide any quantifiable water quality treatment beyond that achieved through runoff volume and pollutant load reduction.
Research in warm climates (Texas and Greece) has demonstrated that first flush diverters improve the chemical characteristics of the harvested rainwater[http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0043135410008535][http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022169412006993]. However, the use of diverters does not prevent the development of pathogens in stored water. Rain barrels are not typically accepted to provide any quantifiable water quality treatment beyond that achieved through runoff volume and pollutant load reduction.
==Life Cycle Costs==
To learn about Life Cycle Costs associated with this practice (i.e. Pre-construction, Excavation, Materials & Installation, Project Management, Overhead, Inspection and Maintenance, Rehabilitation and other associated costs), visit the [[Rainwater Harvesting & Cisterns: Life Cycle Costs]] page to view accurate BMP cost estimates and learn to plan your own LID-based project budget with [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/lid-lcct/ STEP's Low Impact Development Life Cycle Costing Tool (LID LCCT)].
Take a look at the [[Rainwater Harvesting & Cisterns: Life Cycle Costs]] page by clicking below for further details:
{{Clickable button|[[File:Construction Breakdown RWH No Infil.PNG|125 px|link=https://wiki.sustainabletechnologies.ca/wiki/Rainwater_Harvesting_%26_Cisterns:_Life_Cycle_Costs]]}}
==Costs==
==Costs==
*Hardware stores carry a wider range or products to suit all kinds of space constraints, aesthetic concerns, or budgets.
*Hardware stores carry a wider range or products to suit all kinds of space constraints, aesthetic concerns, or budgets.
*Outdoor barrels for the residential market can cost up to $300, these have larger capacity and smart sensors.
*Outdoor barrels for the residential market can cost up to $300, these have larger capacity and smart sensors.
==Incentives and Credits==
==Incentives and Credits==
===Ontario===
===Ontario===