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Rainwater storage and pumping

Objectives

These are possible objectives for this project:

• Catch rainwater during wet times and use that to water your garden during dry times
• Emergency water backup
• Save money on water

Design considerations

catch water off the roof

remove excess runoff from the building

pump water 100 ft or more

Pictures

Pump - capable of moving water > 100 ft ($100) and with shut off (additional $60)

Small water storage and pipes from gutter - notice the overflow pipe that goes to the drain

Tank holds 300 gallons and cost about $150.

Large tank - transportation and sighting of this tank are issues

1500 gallons - about $600