An Approach to Sizing a Rainwater Cistern by Russell B. Thomas 17 November 2011.

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An Approach to Sizing a Rainwater Cistern by Russell B. Thomas 17 November 2011

Agenda Motivation for Project Methodology The Move to Colorado Limitations Questions

Motivation: Water Independence from above!! Scenario : Newly retired Desire to live in a log cabin (532 ft 2 ) Rainwater Harvesting to be sole water source

Methodology Utilize available Monthly data from PRISM Determine catchment area and monthly water usage Model end of Month Storage based on 30 yr average precipitation data Model year-end Storage Assume Limitless Tank

Desired End-state A spatial representation of water available anywhere in the US based on: – Catchment area – Monthly Usage Ability to quickly view when periods of low storage may occur and plan accordingly

Methodology Data Source: Monthly Avg. Data GIS Model: Projection: GCS_North_American_1983

Methodology continued…. Storage Calculation:  Result is a Raster for End of Month Storage

End of Month Storage Rasters (January) Gallons of Water 532 ft 2 Catchment 1000 gallons/mo. usage 2000 ft 2 Catchment 1000 gallons/mo. usage

End of Year Storage Raster Gallons of Water Ideal for Harvesting

End of Year Storage Raster Gallons of Water Looks like a nice little hidden spot…..

Capabilities Rio Grande National Forest, Mineral County Colorado Can zoom down to area you would like to live

Limitations and Considerations No Differentiation from snowfall to rainfall Must still plan for droughts Desired total storage  Personal Use vs. Livestock

References Texas Water Development Board “The Texas Manual on Rainwater Harvesting” Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. January “Harvesting, Sorting, and Treating Rainwater for Domestic Indoor Use”

Questions?