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| − | Where access to groundwater is limited, rainwater harvesting in underground tanks can be an effective and low-cost solution. Water stored in the rainy season can be used in the dry season and lifted from the tank with a rope pump or with a FlexiEmas pump (see PVC pumps), which can elevate water up to 30 m. | + | Where access to groundwater is limited, [[Rainwater harvesting|rainwater harvesting]] in underground tanks can be an effective and low-cost solution. Water stored in the rainy season can be used in the dry season and lifted from the tank with a rope pump or with a FlexiEmas pump (see PVC pumps), which can elevate water up to 30 m. |
The government, with support from organisations such as UNICEF and IRCSA (International Rainwater Catchment Systems Association) started a programme to construct one million rainwatertanks in Brazil. | The government, with support from organisations such as UNICEF and IRCSA (International Rainwater Catchment Systems Association) started a programme to construct one million rainwatertanks in Brazil. | ||
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== Capacity == | == Capacity == | ||
| − | 3500 | + | For example 3500 liter. |
== Costs == | == Costs == | ||
| − | EMAS tanks | + | Material costs for EMAS tanks consist of sand and four 50 kg bags of cement for each tank. |
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 13:47, 30 May 2008
Where access to groundwater is limited, rainwater harvesting in underground tanks can be an effective and low-cost solution. Water stored in the rainy season can be used in the dry season and lifted from the tank with a rope pump or with a FlexiEmas pump (see PVC pumps), which can elevate water up to 30 m.
The government, with support from organisations such as UNICEF and IRCSA (International Rainwater Catchment Systems Association) started a programme to construct one million rainwatertanks in Brazil.
Practica foundation is testing various options for low-cost storage and groundwater recharge like the "Reed cement tank" and the "Tube recharge"
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Capacity
For example 3500 liter.
Costs
Material costs for EMAS tanks consist of sand and four 50 kg bags of cement for each tank.
External links
- General www.rainwaterharvesting.org www.unep.or.jp www.rainfoundation.org
- Recharge www.practicafoundation.nl
- Storage www.emas-international.de
