1.2.1. Rainwater Harvesting

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is rainwater harvesting?

   Hint

   Think about what we do with rainwater.

2. 2.

   Name one use for harvested rainwater.

   Hint

   Consider activities that don't require drinking water.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of rainwater harvesting?

   • To provide drinking water
   • To capture rainwater for later use
   • To prevent flooding

   Hint

   Think about how rainwater is treated after it falls.

4. 4.

   True or False: Harvested rainwater can only be used for drinking purposes.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the different ways we can utilize water.

5. 5.

   A construction project estimates a roof area of 1,000 square feet in an area where rainfall averages 30 inches a year. Calculate the potential volume of rainwater that could be harvested. Consider 70% efficiency due to losses.

   Hint

   Convert inches to feet and multiply by the roof area.

6. 6.

   Design a rainwater harvesting system for a small community building. Consider how much rain falls over a typical month, estimated usage for non-potable applications, and recommend tank size accordingly.

   Hint

   Think about how to calculate the average monthly storage needs.