11.4. Conduits or Conveyance

Try these first

1. 1.

   What do gutters do?

   Hint

   Think about the water's journey.

2. 2.

   Name one material used to make conduits.

   Hint

   Consider what is sturdy for water transport.

3. 3.

   What material is commonly used for conduits?

   • Plastic
   • Wood
   • Galvanized Iron

   Hint

   Consider strong materials suitable for water transport.

4. 4.

   True or False: First-flush devices help maintain water quality

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about why we might want to flush out some rainwater.

5. 5.

   Design a rainwater harvesting system for a small house, including gutter designs, conduit material, and filtration methods.

   Hint

   Think about the most economical and accessible materials.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the implications of using an inadequate first-flush device in a rainwater harvesting system.

   Hint

   Consider what pollutants might be washed into the system.