Demonstration and Monitoring of Rainwater Harvesting Technology in North Carolina
| Autor: | William F. Hunt, K. M. DeBusk, J. D. Wright |
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| Rok vydání: | 2010 |
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Hydrology
geography geography.geographical_feature_category business.industry Cistern Coastal plain Stormwater Water supply Rainwater harvesting Water resources Water conservation medicine Farm water Flushing Environmental science Water quality medicine.symptom business Surface runoff Low-impact development Water resource management Water use |
| Zdroj: | World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2010. |
| DOI: | 10.1061/41114(371)51 |
| Popis: | Water conservation has grown in importance across North Carolina, as much of the state has recently suffered moderate to severe drought conditions. In addition to meeting water conservation needs, rainwater harvesting systems (cisterns) have an important application in low impact development (LID) as innovative stormwater management practices. A total of four cisterns were installed in each of the main physiographic regions of North Carolina: Craven County (coastal plain), Cumberland County (sandhills), Guilford County (piedmont), and Watauga County (mountain). These systems demonstrate above ground and in-ground applications. Uses for the captured stormwater include irrigating landscapes and gardens, washing vehicles, an additive for brine applied to icy streets and flushing kennels at an animal shelter. Each site is being monitored for water quantity and usage, and one system is monitored for water quality. Results will help establish the water quantity and quality benefits of rainwater harvesting systems and will influence design recommendations to be incorporated in the State of North Carolina’s new Stormwater BMP Design Manual. |
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