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Rainwater Harvesting

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Graphic for Neighborhood or Site Scale: Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater harvesting systems collect and store rainfall for later use. They slow runoff and can reduce the demand for potable water.

Rainwater systems include rain barrels that store tens of gallons and rainwater cisterns that store hundreds or thousands of gallons.