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VII. RAINWATER HARVESTING COLLECTION SYSTEM
Rainwater harvesting is the accumulating and storing, of rainwater. Rainwater harvesting systems channel rainwater
that falls on to a roof into storage via a system of gutters and pipes. The collected rainwater can be reused to irrigate
vegetation or to water the local golf course. Additional uses of the collected water could be to flush toilets. Local
codes must be understood in order to follow rainwater requirements.
Advantages: Disadvantages:
Reduced water usage May lead to less water returned to the lake
Qualify for USGBC LEED point Underground tank may be required
Installation in new and retrofit situations Energy used to pump water to final destination
Environmentally friendly
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