Rain barrels Site location: Berkeley, CA Goals: To collect rainwater for irrigation and reduce fresh water use. To create a workable system with a small site and minimal space for storage. Site description:The yard is small, with narrow areas between adjacent houses. The fruit trees and raspberries are irrigated with greywater from the washing machine. Cost: […]
Earthworks- curb cuts Site location: Tucson, AZ Sidewalk strip water harvesting Goals: To harvest street runoff, prevent stormwater pollution, and irrigate plants. Site description: Wide sidewalk strip. Street graded towards sidewalks. Hot, arid climate, typical monsoon rains in the summer. One thing that makes the curb cuts really work here in Tucson is that most streets […]
Backyard Cistern Site location: Berkeley, CA Goals: To collect rainwater for outside irrigation. Site description: A new roof was added to cover a patio area using plastic laminate. Gutters were added to this roof and directed into the cistern. The site has a second cistern collecting water from a different portion of the houses roof. Cost: […]