Rainwater Harvesting Series 2
Factors Impacting Your Choice Of Storage Tank
Your tank is the most expensive part of a rainwater harvesting system. Spend time calculating the optimal size needed. These are the factors that will impact your choice:
- Storage time in the tank
- Size of the projected area and space available
(inside and outside the building) - Estimated rainwater yield
- Expected number of days without rain
- Required water demand
- Financial resources
- Number and frequency of overflow
- Load capacity of the floor slap
