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harvesting systems refer to [https://www.harvesth2o.com/adobe_files/ONTARIO_RWH_HANDBOOK_2010.pdf Ontario Guidelines for Residential Rainwater Harvesting Systems - Handbook] (Despins, 2010)<ref>Despins. 2010. Ontario Guidelines for Residential Rainwater Harvesting Systems - Handbook. Accessed August 15, 2022. https://www.harvesth2o.com/adobe_files/ONTARIO_RWH_HANDBOOK_2010.pdf</ref> and the [https://www.crd.bc.ca/docs/default-source/water-pdf/cmhcrainwaterhandbook.pdf?sfvrsn=67aa96c9_2 Canadian Guidelines for Residential Rainwater Harvesting Systems Handbook], developed by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CHMC) (Despins, 2012)<ref> Despins. 2012. Canadian Guidelines for Residential Rainwater Harvesting Systems Handbook. Accessed August 15, 2022. https://www.crd.bc.ca/docs/default-source/water-pdf/cmhcrainwaterhandbook.pdf?sfvrsn=67aa96c9_2.</ref>
harvesting systems refer to [https://www.harvesth2o.com/adobe_files/ONTARIO_RWH_HANDBOOK_2010.pdf Ontario Guidelines for Residential Rainwater Harvesting Systems - Handbook] (Despins, 2010)<ref>Despins. 2010. Ontario Guidelines for Residential Rainwater Harvesting Systems - Handbook. Accessed August 15, 2022. https://www.harvesth2o.com/adobe_files/ONTARIO_RWH_HANDBOOK_2010.pdf</ref> and the [https://www.crd.bc.ca/docs/default-source/water-pdf/cmhcrainwaterhandbook.pdf?sfvrsn=67aa96c9_2 Canadian Guidelines for Residential Rainwater Harvesting Systems Handbook], developed by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CHMC) (Despins, 2012)<ref> Despins. 2012. Canadian Guidelines for Residential Rainwater Harvesting Systems Handbook. Accessed August 15, 2022. https://www.crd.bc.ca/docs/default-source/water-pdf/cmhcrainwaterhandbook.pdf?sfvrsn=67aa96c9_2.</ref>


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[[File:Cleanign cistern tank.jpg|405px|thumb|Technician conducting FIT work to ensure cistern tank is in optimal working order. (Photo Source: Pristine Water Systems, 2017)<ref>Pristine Water Systems. 2017. When is the best time to clean my Rainwater Tank? Accessed 16 August 2022. https://www.pristinewatersystems.com.au/2017/02/20/best-time-to-clean-rainwater-tank/</ref>]]
 
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*Schedule FIT work to determine the cause of system malfunction with oversight by the product manufacturer/vendor or a licensed plumber and electrician.  
*Schedule FIT work to determine the cause of system malfunction with oversight by the product manufacturer/vendor or a licensed plumber and electrician.  
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Pump is not delivering water to fixtures or not providing adequate water pressure.
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*Schedule FIT work to determine the cause of system malfunction with oversight by the product manufacturer/vendor or a licensed plumber and electrician.
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Technician conducting sediment removal to ensure infiltration rates for the<br>
practice are able to maintain > 25 mm/h. [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2018/02/Bioretention-and-Dry-Swales-Fact-Sheet.pdf Photo Source: TRCA, 2018]<ref>TRCA. 2018. Inspection and Maintenance of Stormwater Best Management Practices - Bioretention. Fact Sheet. https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2018/02/Bioretention-and-Dry-Swales-Fact-Sheet.pdf</ref>

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