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Rainfall Catchment
Rainwater Harvesting
A reliable alternative water Source
And stormwater solution
New Construction
Rainfall Catchment/Harvesting is approved
for permitting new construction in San
Juan County as a sole source including
potable.
Rainfall Catchment is cost competitive
with conventional water sources.
Water quality from Catchment is often
better than well water in San Juan County.
Cost effectiveness
Rainfall Catchment is generally 150% the
cost of conventional well systems.
Rainfall Catchment is generally less than
50% the cost of seawater desalination.
Seawater desalination may only be done
directly from the salt chuck. These
systems be may not connected to
existing seawater contaminated
wells.
Environmental Impact
Rainfall catchment has” a net positive
impact on ground water supplies.
Rainfall catchment reduces storm water
runoff from impervious surfaces by storing
the water.
Water impounded is reintroduced to the
aquifer during dry summer months rather
than only during rainy season.
Residence of
Andy and Judy
Hengesteg
San Juan Island
The following system has been in
place for 4 years. This system is
the sole residential supply.
Studio
Garage
TOTAL COLLECTION AREA PROVIDED 2700
TOTAL WATER AVAILABLE ANNUALLY 37006
TOTAL WATER STORAGE REQUIRED 9000
Average rainfall at selected locations in San Juan County
Choose the average rainfall from the listing at the bottom of page one
adjust the variables (red figures above) for your conditions
note requirements (blue figures above) to size your system
insert planned structures (green figures above) to determine whether the proposed structure
is of adequate size to supply required water. Don"t downsize storage required if you have
more than adequate roof footprint.
roof pitch has no bearing on catchment area except in areas of high wind during storms.
All math formulas are already in this worksheet. If you change the variables, the required totals will
automatically change with them. If you have any questions, Call Tim Pope at 360-378-8900 or evenings a
360-378-8252. Happy water prospecting!
Documents required by San
Juan
County, Washington for
building permit for new home
using Rainwater Harvesting
as a sole source including
Potable.
OUR OFFICE
Thank You.
Tim Pope, Northwest Water
Source
P.O.Box 2766, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
360-378-8900 – fax 360-378-8790 – home 360-378-8252
e-mail water@waterstore.com