Above Ground, Non-Potable, 1100 USG Design

Description

Our FREE Above Ground, Non-Potable, 1100 USG 3x 360 USG Design

This free above ground non-potable rainwater harvesting system is designed as a secondary source of water for irrigation purposes. The system will provide water for water uses tier R1 – irrigation purposes.

Roof

The system will be harvesting rain from one building with one roof.

Gutter, Downpipes, and Conveyance Piping

The gutters, downpipes, and conveyance piping are sized based on specifications from the designs.

Prefilter

The system will require one (1) pre-filter. These pre-filters operate as both a first flush diverter and prefilter, with a filter mesh size of 320 microns. The full cross-section (pipe diameter) of the rainwater drainage system remains continuously open, and there are no reductions in the cross-section of this appliance in which dirt or water can collect.

Rainwater Tank / Cistern

This free above ground non-potable system will provide a total of 1080 USG of rainwater storage, with a total of three (3) above-ground tanks, made of polyethylene. Each tank is 360 USG. The rainwater tank is designed to provide safe storage of rainwater, which improves water quality because of its design and function. The calming inlet prevents agitation of settled fine dust, the skimming overflow removes floating particles, and the floating filter ensures water is drawn into the pump from approximately 150 mm (6.0″) below the surface of the water.

Water Pumping

Cleanflo determined the water demand to be 8 GPM @ 60 PSI. This will be pumped by a multi-stage booster pump.

Water Quality and Treatment

Cleanflo designed this free above ground non-potable system to produce water that is safe for CSA B805 R2 uses; namely non-potable, namely toilets and laundry.