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Cisterns<br />

• Flush cisterns annually to remove sediment.<br />

• Brush the inside surfaces and thoroughly disinfect<br />

twice per year.<br />

• To avoid damage, drain container prior to winter, so<br />

that water is not allowed to freeze in devices.<br />

Cost<br />

Both rain barrels and cisterns are assumed to have a life<br />

span of 25 years.<br />

Capacity Cost Range<br />

Rain barrel 40-75 gal. $100-$250<br />

Cistern 200-10,000 gal.<br />

Varies by manufacturer<br />

and material<br />

Vertical storage 64-12,000 gal $100-$11,000<br />

Designer/Reviewer Checklist <strong>for</strong> Capture Reuse<br />

Type and size (gallons) of storage system provided: ________________________________________________<br />

ITEM* YES NO N/A NOTES<br />

Capture area defined and calculations per<strong>for</strong>med?<br />

Pretreatment provided to prevent debris/sediment from entering storage<br />

system?<br />

Water use identified and calculations per<strong>for</strong>med?<br />

If the use is seasonal, has off-season operation been considered?<br />

Draw-down time considered?<br />

Is storage system located optimally <strong>for</strong> the use?<br />

Is a pump required?<br />

If so, has an adequate pump system been developed?<br />

Acceptable overflow provided?<br />

Winter operation (protection from freezing) considered?<br />

Observation/clean-out port provided?<br />

Maintenance accounted <strong>for</strong> and plan provided?<br />

* These items primarily relate to larger systems, not residential rain barrels.<br />

Residential rain barrel with soaker hose<br />

Source: http://www.urbangardencenter.com/products/rainbarrel/urb/index.html<br />

LID <strong>Manual</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Michigan</strong> – Chapter 7 Page 155

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