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<HalfLeft>rainwater can be used for outdoor non-potable water uses such as irrigation andpressure washing, or in the building to flush toilets or urinals. It is estimated that theseapplications alone can reduce household municipal water consumption by up to 55%([[#References| Reid Homes, 2007]]). The capture and use of rainwater can, in turn, significantly reducestormwater runoff volume and pollutant load. By providing a reliable and renewablesource of water to end users, rainwater harvesting systems can also help reducedemand on water resources (such as groundwater aquifers and reservoirs) from whichmunicipal water supplies are drawn. By reducing demand on water resources,rainwater harvesting can result in significant cost savings due to:</p>
The current disparity between these two definitions affects all vegetated landscapes including green roofs. Confusion over terminology and regulation has been identified as a significant barrier to implementation of RWH since ([[#References| Leidl et al. 2010]]).
Rainwater harvesting reduces the volume of water that enters the municipal storm sewer system during wet weather, which frees up capacity for conveyance, storage and treatment in downstream stormwater infrastructure. It also conserves treated drinking water which provides cost savings to municipalities through reduced demand for municipally-supplied water and to property owners through lower water bills. Rainwater is a better water source for irrigating vegetable gardens and landscaping because it does not contain residual chlorine and disinfection by-products found in municipally supplied drinking water. To maximize the runoff reduction and water conservation benefits it is best to substantially or fully drain rain barrels and cisterns between storms.</HalfLeft> <HalfRight><youtube>scJ__GWKXfE</youtube></HalfRight> <clearFix></clearFix> <div class="col-md-3"><panelinfo><panelHeading>[[Rainwater_Harvesting|<font color="#000000">RAINWATER HARVESTING]]</font></panelHeading><panelBody>http://mediawiki.trca.info/images/thumb/6/68/RainBarrel.jpg/450px-RainBarrel.jpg</panelBody> </panelinfo></div><div class="col-md-3"><panelsuccess><panelHeading>[[Rainwater_Harvesting|<font color="#000000">RAINWATER HARVESTING]]</font></panelHeading><panelBody>Rainwater harvesting is the ancient practice of collecting and storing rainwater for later use. Roof runoff is directed into a rain barrel Figure 1 or underground storage tank (i.e. cistern) via downspouts from eavestroughs or roof drains and used for purposes not requiring potable water (e.g. garden irrigation, outdoor/vehicle washing, toilet flushing, fire suppression).</panelBody> </panelsuccess></div><div class="col-md-6"><paneldanger><panelHeading>[[Rainwater_Harvesting|<font color="#000000">RAINWATER HARVESTING]]</font></panelHeading><panelBody>Rainwater harvesting reduces the volume of water that enters the municipal storm sewer system during wet weather, which frees up capacity for conveyance, storage and treatment in downstream stormwater infrastructure. It also conserves treated drinking water which provides cost savings to municipalities through reduced demand for municipally-supplied water and to property owners through lower water bills.</panelBody> </paneldanger></div><div class="col-md-3"><panelwarning><panelHeading>[[Rainwater_Harvesting|<font color="#000000">RAINWATER HARVESTING]]</font></panelHeading><panelBody>Rainwater is a better water source for irrigating vegetable gardens and landscaping because it does not contain residual chlorine and disinfection by-products found in municipally supplied drinking water. To maximize the runoff reduction and water conservation benefits it is best to substantially or fully drain rain barrels and cisterns between storms.</panelBody></panelwarning></div> <clearFix></clearFix> <div class="col-md-4"><div class="carousel-inner"><span id="Figure_1"></span><div class="thumbnail img-thumbnail color-border" style="overflow:hidden;margin:0 auto;cursor:pointer;" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#myModal1"> http://mediawiki.trca.info/images/4/4e/U_of_Guelph_supersize_rainbarrel.png<div id="mycarousel" class="carousel slide" data-ride="carousel"><div class="carousel-caption"><strong>Figure 1</strong></div></div></div><div id="myModal1" class="modal fade" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="myModalLabel" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="modal-dialog modal-md"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <div class="close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-hidden="true">×</div> <h4Blue>Figure 1</h4Blue> </div> <div class="modal-body"> <div class="col-md-6 pull-left thumbnail img-thumbnail color-border" style="overflow:hidden;margin:0 auto;cursor:pointer;">http://mediawiki.trca.info/images/4/4e/U_of_Guelph_supersize_rainbarrel.png</div> <div class="col-md-6 pull-right"> <p>This is a rain barrel! It has a __ L capacity and is located in Toronto. To read more about this installation click here to visit the case study.</p> </div> <div class="modal-footer"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-12"> <h3> References</h3><small><p><em>Reids Heritage Homes. 2007. Leeds Home Showcased Features.http://www.ReidsHeritageHomes.com</em></p> <p><em>Leidl, Chantelle, Farahbakhsh, Khosrow and FitzGibbon, John. 2010. Identifying Barriers to Widespread Implementation ofRainwater Harvesting for Urban Household Use in Ontario. Canadian Water Resources Journal. Vol. 35(1): 93–104</em></p>
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<p>With minimal pretreatment (e.g., gravity filtration or first-flush diversion), the captured
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