Template:305 CCAT Rainwater Upgrade

Background

The rainwater catchment system at Humboldt State University’s Campus Center of Appropriate Technology was created in 2008 and revamped by an Engineering 305 group in 2014. However, the rainwater catchment system is currently not in commission due to several factors such as overflow issues and tank cleanliness which means perhaps redesigning the system. In order to update the current system it may mean resizing, labeling, gutter screens, testing, cleaning, and pumping parts. The Campus Center of Appropriate Technology is a learning center for students and community members to learn and share practices of sustainable living so it is valuable to showcase a rainwater catchment system. The rainwater catchment system will also allow for an emergency water source and decrease in a water bill for the Center.

Problem statement

The objective of this project is to recreate the rainwater catchment system through the use of recycled items and existing parts, in order to catch rainwater effectively.

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=Criteria

Fixing CCAT water catchment Criteria (1-10 Constraint Weight Delphi (screens) Cheese cloth Mesh Chicken wire Safety Meets or exceeds OSHA standards 10 100 100 100 Aesthetics Current aesthetic 7 100 100 100 Maintainability 1 year 8 80 90 100 Usability 10 foot raius of water usability 9 50 70 100 Sustainability 80% use of reused materials 6 80 80 40 Water catchment % 95% caught or overflow 7 40 70 100 Cost CCAT budget? 10 100 10 100 Community access Anyone can use water 10 50 80 50 Lifespan/durability 3 years durability 10 20 50 100 Totals: 220320 306710 221700

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