Rainwater Harvesting: Soil Storage and Infiltration System
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- August 31, 2021
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Overview
A soil storage and infiltration system collects rainfall runoff from the roofs of buildings and directs it underground where it infiltrates the soil. Such a system conserves water and protects it from surface pollution. This publication describes how to plan, design and install various types of soil storage and infiltration systems. (8 pp., 7 illustrations, 5 tables)
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