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Author: Renee Beard

Gwinnett County Master Gardener - Class of 2002

Rainwater Collection System

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The rainwater collection system is comprised of one, 250-gallon tank, two 350-gallon tanks, one 1100-gallon tank, and three rain barrel collection stations. The tanks are all connected and drain downhill. Each tank can be opened and closed depending on how the water collection progresses. The whole system can be drained if necessary. Each of the tanks has a filter and is easy to clean. A well pump powers three faucets that can be used on the front, side, and back areas of the yard. The whole system is connected to the sprinkler system and can adequately water all areas if tanks are full. The sprinkler system uses pop-up heads. There are five zones. Hopefully in the future a drip system can be installed and more efficient use of the water will be made. A great deal of water can be collected at the rain barrel stations by using the extra…

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