Rainwater Harvesting and Tank Storage
This workshop is part of a sustainablity series held at Sienna Ranch, a demonstration ranch in Lafayette, CA
Simple, low-cost rainwater harvesting systems can lower your water bill, increase your backyard harvest, and reduce storm runoff. This course presents the basic principles of harvesting rainwater in tanks. Participants will install a large rain tank in the Sienna Ranch Learning Garden, and will also learn:
· How to calculate roof catchment potential
· Where to position a tank
· Types of storage tanks
· How to create “first flush” diversion
· Uses for overflow rainwater
· A low-tech system for gravity drip irrigation using stored rainwater
· Methods for linking smaller 55 gallon barrels
· Sources for tanks and materials and professional help if needed
· Bring a plan view with dimensions of your home if you’d like to calculate how much rain you can harvest from your own roof
Please bring lunch and wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty
Instructor: Christina Bertea
Price: $50
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