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2. Rainwater tank - Wikipedia

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   A rainwater catchment or collection (also known as "rainwater harvesting") system can yield 1,000 litres (260 US gal) of water from 1 cm (0.4 in) of rain on a 100 m 2 (1,100 sq ft) roof. Rainwater tanks are installed to make use of rain water for later use, reduce mains water use for economic or environmental reasons, and aid self-sufficiency.

3. Collect Water for a Non-Rainy Day With One of These Editor ...

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   How fast does a 50-gallon rain barrel fill up? How fast a 50-gallon rain barrel fills up depends on the intensity and duration of rainfall and the size of the catchment area (such as the roof).

4. Rainwater harvesting - Wikipedia

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   configuration of domestic rainwater harvesting system in Uganda. [1]Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is the collection and storage of rain, rather than allowing it to run off.. Rainwater is collected from a roof-like surface and redirected to a tank, cistern, deep pit (well, shaft, or borehole), aquifer, or a reservoir with percolation, so that it seeps down and restores the ground w

5. How and When to Winterize Your Rain Barrel (It Depends on ...

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   Winterizing rain barrels properly prevents damage and helps barrels last longer.

6. Storm Water Management Model - Wikipedia

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   Cistern: Rain barrels (or cisterns) are containers that collect roof runoff during storm events and can either release or re-use the rainwater during dry periods. Rain harvesting systems collect runoff from rooftops and convey it to a cistern tank where it can be used for non-potable water uses and on-site infiltration.

7. Here’s How To Save Water (And Money) With a Rain Barrel - AOL

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8. Barrel - Wikipedia

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   Blue 55-US gallon (44 imp gal, 200 L) barrel (drum) Wooden casks of various sizes were used to store whale oil on ships in the age of sail. Its viscous nature made sperm whale oil a particularly difficult substance to contain in staved containers. Oil coopers were probably the most skilled coopers in pre-industrial cooperage.

9. Asheville nonprofit RiverLink wants to repair WNC streams ...

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   The RiverLink plan to reduce stormwater runoff that contributes to the pollution of streams across the region starts with rain barrels and gardens. Asheville nonprofit RiverLink wants to repair ...