Cum se calculează Rainwater Harvest
Ce este Rainwater Harvest?
Rainwater harvesting collects precipitation for irrigation, toilet flushing, or emergency use. It reduces groundwater demand and stormwater runoff.
Formulă
Calculate: Annual collection = Catchment area × Annual rainfall × Collection efficiency
Ghid pas cu pas
- 1Calculate: Annual collection = Catchment area × Annual rainfall × Collection efficiency
- 2Roof collection: 90% efficiency, pavement: 70%, storage needed for dry periods
- 31000 m² roof, 1 m rain: 700-900 m³ water available
Exemple rezolvate
Intrare
Residential roof 100 m², annual rainfall 500 mm
Rezultat
Annual collection ~45 m³ (45,000 L), covers 30-40% irrigation needs
Location dependent
Greșeli frecvente de evitat
- ✕Under-sizing tank for dry season needs
- ✕Forgetting overflow management (can cause flooding)
Întrebări frecvente
Is rainwater safe to drink?
No without treatment. Suitable for irrigation, toilet, washing after basic filtration.
How large must storage tank be?
Rule of thumb: volume for one dry month. Location's dry season determines sizing.
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