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File:100 2086.JPG| Storm water run off runs into this cement lined tank by gravity | File:100 2086.JPG| Storm water run off runs into this cement lined tank by gravity | ||
File:100 2187.JPG| The Tank is high enough for there to be enough pressure for use in sprinkler system in the plant nursery. | File:100 2187.JPG| The Tank is high enough for there to be enough pressure for use in sprinkler system in the plant nursery. | ||
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File:100 2189.JPG| Pressurized Sprinkler System | File:100 2189.JPG| Pressurized Sprinkler System | ||
File:100 | File:100 2202.JPG| Water is also used for maintaining water levels in the aquaculture pond full of baby fish. | ||
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Revision as of 23:40, 10 September 2010
Introduction
Rain catchment systems can be constructed in many areas, both to increase the regeneration of the local aquifer with rainwater and to reduce the soil erosion from rainfall. Rain catchment during wet periods can also help full fill needs during dry periods. Rainfall can be used for drinking water, but here at Pedregal it is mainly used for irrigation and use in aquaculture. This is one project in a series of soil conservation, groundwater recharge, and farming demonstration projects at Pedregal a Permaculture Demonstration Center in San Andres Huayapam, Mexico.
Utilizing Sloped Terrain
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Ditch along Road way on top of Hill
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Mesh fencing around loose pile of rocks to make the micro filter dam
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Storm water run off runs into this cement lined tank by gravity
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The Tank is high enough for there to be enough pressure for use in sprinkler system in the plant nursery.
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Happy nursery plants
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Pressurized Sprinkler System
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Water is also used for maintaining water levels in the aquaculture pond full of baby fish.
Utilizing Roofs
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Water Used for Irrigation.
