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Background

This project will be taking place at The Center for Appropriate Technology (CCAT) on the Humboldt State University campus. The 3 seeds team will be working with CCAT members to retrofit the main water catchment system to increase its storage capacity. Other possible projects that may take precedence include retrofitting the CCAT toilets using rain water that has been caught and adding more water storage to the front of the CCAT house gutters that currently do not collect from the roof

first flush/main tank
Main Water Tank
Front side gutters can provide more water storage
Water Tank by Yurt

problem statement

The objective of this project is add more water storage for the excess amounts of rain water coming from the roof of the CCAT house. Retrofitting the current system to increase the amount of water collected and limiting any overflow and leaks.

Additional Information

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Literature Review

This is a review of the available literature pertinent to the a specific project.

Rainwater Catchment System

Paragraph on the basics. [1]

Overflow Concerns

Finding a solution for the excess water. Putting it to use or a way to drain it away from the area. Overflow for the front of CCAT is also a concern. Potential roof and gutters cleaned out and possible rain water catchment system.[2]

System Types

Short introduction to types of composting. [3]

Main Storage

Already a working system. Overflow concerns. More storage needed. Possible sand,gravel,charcoal filtration system which would include additional storage. [4]

Filtration + Storage

Adding a sand, gravel, charcoal filtration system that utilizes the overflow from the main storage tank. [3]

Main Tank Irrigation system

Possible usage of overflow from main tank for irrigation system

Designing interpretive materials

According to ______ interpretive materials for a rainwater catchment system and or filtration system should include....

References

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