Do you know how much roof rainwater can I harvest?

2017-04-18

The answer to this question depend on a number of variables. Including the size of your catchment surface,the annual rainfall amount and regularity for your area,and the efficiency of your rain water harvesting system.Briefly,a good rule of thumb for water harvest is 0.5 gallon of water for every square foot of catchment surface per 1’’ of rainfall.After check below example,you will see.

Example: If the roof measures 20’x60’(footprint),how much can I harvest per 1’’ rain?

Formula: Rainfall   x   Catchment surface   x   conversion factor =  Supply

        (Inches)         (Square feet)               (0.5)         (Gallons)

     1”x1,200 sq.ft. x 0.5=600  (600 gallons per inch of rainfall)

        If the average monthly rainfall is 2.5” then how much can I harvest?

   600gals x 2.5”= 1500  (1500 gallons could be harvest in a average month)

 Catchment surface(footprint of the building)

The total harvest water for any location over a period of time depend on the actual rainfall experienced during the period.Rainfall regularity will also play a part in determining the most efficient and effective storage capacity for a specific site.After harvesting and disposing,you can use them as toilet flushing,kitchen washing,watering the flower and grass,to save tap water.

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