design elements - San Jacinto Texas Historic District
design elements - San Jacinto Texas Historic District
design elements - San Jacinto Texas Historic District
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Cistern, overhead view.<br />
Cistern with a vegetated green screen.<br />
Cost Considerations<br />
Below-grade cistern schematic. Below-grade cistern installation.<br />
IMAGE: XERXES IMAGE: CONSERVATION DESIGN FORUM<br />
IMAGE: CONSERVATION DESIGN FORUM<br />
Small rain collectors made specifi cally for<br />
this purpose can cost between $20 and<br />
$150. Larger steel, concrete, or fi berglass<br />
cisterns can cost between $1.50 to $3.00 per<br />
gallon depending on the proximity to the<br />
manufacturer and project requirements.<br />
IMAGE: XERXES<br />
Maintenance Considerations<br />
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Rain collectors and cisterns must be<br />
drained between storm events if they<br />
are to be used to detain stormwater.<br />
Occasional draining and cleaning may<br />
also be necessary to remove debris, such<br />
as leaves, that may fall into the vessel.<br />
Draining and cleaning will also prevent<br />
stagnation and buildup of algae.<br />
Rain collectors should be sealed during<br />
warm weather to avoid mosquito<br />
breeding.<br />
SAN JACINTO TEXAS HISTORIC DISTRICT CORRIDOR STANDARDS │ 137
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