Explore the challenges and successes of a Seattle homeowner’s rainwater harvesting project, including the installation of a 400-gallon rain tank, in the Rainwater harvesting project.
Overview
- 410-gallon rain tank, first phase
- New Gutters
- Rain Wise Rebate
- Stormwater management, rain water supply.
- A smaller part of larger project
- Happy Home Owners
Challenges
- Gutter Design
- Water Management
- Creating Space For Rain Tank
- 2nd Phase Design
- Retirecting Entire Roof Water Flow
New Gutters
Safe Flow To Rain Tank
to rain tank–for control or storage
410 Gallon
The only tanks to fit space.
$ 4,000 rebate to start project
25,000 gallens managed
8,000 gal Aprl-Oct
Item #1
Item #2
Item #3
Winter shut off to side sewer
rain water shut off
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What is the rebate amount?
$ 4,200.00 Calculated by roof square footage, that contributes to the gallons managed annually.
What is the capacity of the rain tank?
410 Gallons
What’s the difference between storm water management and rain water harvesting?
Stormwater management is high volume of rainfall in delay fall and through winter with potentially damaging. In this project the stormwater is directed into the side sewer controlled by a shut off valve. In the winter the shutoff is open and water passes through, in the spring summer and fall the valve is closed and the rain water is collected.
Refers to long term sustainable planning. Several other projects are being completed concurrently. One for the rainwater is to complete the rainbows installation then add additional storage capabilities and water managing components.