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| *Zero-lot-line developments such as condos or dense urban infill, or conversely | | *Zero-lot-line developments such as condos or dense urban infill, or conversely |
| *Projects with extensive gardens and landscapes which would benefit from free irrigation water.}} | | *Projects with extensive gardens and landscapes which would benefit from free irrigation water.}} |
| <strong>The fundamental components of a rainwater harvesting system are:</strong>
| | '''The fundamental components of a rainwater harvesting system are:''' |
| *the catchment area where the rain lands (e.g. rooftop), | | *the catchment area where the rain lands (e.g. rooftop), |
| *a screen or filter to remove coarse debris (mostly leaves), | | *a screen or filter to remove coarse debris (mostly leaves), |
| *a cistern which will store the collected rainwater and preserve its quality, | | *a cistern which will store the collected rainwater and preserve its quality, |
| *the connecting pipe network including roof drains. | | *the connecting pipe network including roof drains. |
| <strong>Additional components may include:</strong>
| | '''Additional components may include:''' |
| *pumps to lift water to higher elevations, depending on the layout of the components, | | *pumps to lift water to higher elevations, depending on the layout of the components, |
| *additional water filtration and treatment, depending on the intended use of the water. | | *additional water filtration and treatment, depending on the intended use of the water. |