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.

Narrow convenient spot for rainwater tank
Narrow convenient spot for it rain water tank.
Dollhouse phase 2
dollhouse phase 2

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
Dollhouse phase 2
water front to back
control valves for rain harvesting project
control valves. Water shut off and outlet.

Challenges

  • Gutter Design
  • Water Management
  • Creating Space For Rain Tank
  • 2nd Phase Design
  • Retirecting Entire Roof Water Flow 

$ 4,200.00 Calculated by roof square footage, that contributes to the gallons managed annually.

 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.