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| Web URL(s): | http://www.irrigation.org/IA/FileUploads/IA/Resources/TechnicalPapers/2013/RainwaterHarvestMakesSenseAndCentsAndDollars.pdf
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| Author(s): | Crawford, David |
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| Author Affiliation: | President, Rainwater Management Solutions, Salem, VA |
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| Title: | Rainwater harvest makes sense and cents (and dollars) |
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| Section: | Turf
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| Source: | Irrigation Show 2013: Technical Session Proceedings. 2013, p. [1-4]. |
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| Publishing Information: | [Falls Church, Virginia]: [Irrigation Association] |
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| # of Pages: | 4 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Cost efficiency; Economic factors; Erosion control; Filtration; Non-potable water; Rainwater harvesting; Stormwater management; Sustainable land management; Water conservation; Water quality
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| Abstract/Contents: | "Rooftop rainwater harvesting has moved beyond the leaf-filled rain barrel sitting at the corner of your home's porch to a cost-effective, scalable system. As water scarcity issues and the need for protection of the declining quality of surface and groundwater are becoming more pressing, we are now realizing that rainwater harvesting addresses another important concern, stormwater. Captured rooftop rainwater turns unwanted stormwater runoff, which would otherwise require handling in stormwater treatment facilities or contribute to stream erosion and lake sedimentation, into a valuable resource, useable for both indoor and outdoor purposes. In addition, rainwater harvesting reduces the total volume of potable water demand, thereby cutting water treatment costs and energy use. By using non-potable water for nonpotable uses, it provides a viable alternative to traditional centralized water treatment and distribution, which are inefficient in both water and energy. In addition to the economic value of reduced water supply costs, making rainwater harvesting part of the entire stormwater management design can result in significant savings on stormwater fees and reduce the cost of other site stormwater practices. The long-term economic feasibility of such projects depends on minimal system servicing and high-quality components to divert, collect, and store water. A consistent design standard, including pre-tank filtration and proper water storage, uptake, and overflow, will preclude many of the common pitfalls in design, leading to more cost-effective, sustainable systems. Systems which provide a reliable, high-quality water source will encourage rainwater harvesting as a lasting environmental solution to save water, energy, and money." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 4 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Crawford, D. 2013. Rainwater harvest makes sense and cents (and dollars). p. [1-4]. In Irrigation Show 2013: Technical Session Proceedings. [Falls Church, Virginia]: [Irrigation Association]. |
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