Durham/ Waterinckx Residence
| System Type | Culvert cisterns, laundry greywater |
| Cistern Size | Two 8' H x 7.5' D, one 7' H x 7.5' D |
| Cistern Capacity | 6,750 gallons total |
| Collection Area | 4,000 sq ft |
| Rainwater Use | Fruit trees and wildlife plants |
This customer makes the most of their rooftop catchment area by using three cisterns, giving them a total storage capacity of what they will receive in about 4" of rain. A floating tank gauge (above) was installed on one tank to provide a quick view of current rainwater supply. Underground infiltration chambers were used on the overflow of one tank to provide additional short-term capacity underground.
This site offers a working model of sustainable living by also using laundry greywater for landscape irrigation and having both solar PV and solar hot water systems.
This portfolio involves these solutions: Case Studies, Water Harvesting