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2. Rainwater tank - Wikipedia

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   A rainwater tank (sometimes called a rain barrel in North America in reference to smaller tanks, or a water butt in the UK) is a water tank used to collect and store rain water runoff, typically from rooftops via pipes. Rainwater tanks are devices for collecting and maintaining harvested rain.

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

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   Opening your rain barrel spigot just enough to release a gentle drip of water can keep rain barrels from freezing on a cold night. Just remember to close the spigot in the morning. Install a ...

4. 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.

5. Low-impact development (U.S. and Canada) - Wikipedia

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   A green roof installed at Chicago City Hall Rain garden. Low-impact development (LID) is a term used in Canada and the United States to describe a land planning and engineering design approach to manage stormwater runoff as part of green infrastructure. LID emphasizes conservation and use of on-site natural features to protect water quality.

6. Storm Blair live: Deadly winter conditions cause hundreds of ...

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   A winter storm will barrel across the US today and Monday, bringing up to a foot of snow along with ice and rain to millions. Some 70 million people are under some kind of weather alert this ...

7. Stormwater - Wikipedia

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   Stormwater, also written storm water, is water that originates from precipitation , including heavy rain and meltwater from hail and snow. Stormwater can soak into the soil ( infiltrate ) and become groundwater , be stored on depressed land surface in ponds and puddles , evaporate back into the atmosphere, or contribute to surface runoff .