Background
A rainwater catchment system will be built on a house in Blue Lake California. The rainwater will be carried from the gutters to storage tanks for use in flushing the indoor toilet. Kyle Basnett and Colin Bourgeois are working on this project as part of the Humboldt State University's Engineering 305 course, in Appropriate Technology.
Project Goals
- Utilize maximum efficient level of rainwater to preserve filtered clean water
- Redirect water flow from as many locations as possible for utilization
- Install as many gutter systems as money and efficiency allow
- Design a system in a way to easily operate and maintain
- Design to prevent water damage if system fails
Design
Details in process.
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Costs
Yet to be determined.
Discussion
- Looking for cheap, hopefully eco-friendly supplies.
- Currently in planning stage.
Conclusions
In progress...