Source
Rainwater Harvesters Use
Rainwater Harvesters Care
Rainwater Harvesters Maintenance
LifeStraw
100
Drinking water
What is bagged and rainwater
100
During this season, water from the HRH can be used for drinking, cooking, and hygiene.
During the rain season.
100
How many times should the HRH be emptied?
Twice a year.
100
What is a problem HRH owners should be aware of?
Erosion.
100
For how many years can a LifeStraw filter water for a family of 5?
3 years
200
Cooking
What is bagged and rainwater
200
During this season, HRH is used only for drinking and cooking
During the dry season.
200
True of False: Someone should enter the tank and clean it out when it is emptied.
True
200
What can be done to prevent pooling?
Relevel landscape.
200
What does the prefilter do?
Removes large particles.
300
Bathing
What is surface water and wells
300
When should all the water in the HRH be used up?
At the end of long and short dry seasons.
300
What is used to clean the inside of the tank?
Water and a small broom.
300
What is the problem with pooling?
Jeopardizes the HRH foundation.
300
What does the purification cartridge do?
Holds the membrane that removes protozoan parasites, bacteria, viruses, and other microbes.
400
Washing dishes
What is surface water and wells
400
Why shouldn't the last inches that come through the tap be used?
They contain settled particles.
400
In addition to cleaning the inside of the HRH, what else should be cleaned and how?
The pipe between the gutters and tank; end cap should be removed and debris/dirt must be cleaned
400
How should HRH owners handle leaks and cracks in the tank?
They should follow the guidelines provided to them to see who to contact.
400
LifeStraws are more efficient than ________ (name one method)
biosand, clay pot filters, chlorination, UV treatment
500
Washing hands
What is bagged, rainwater, and wells
500
When should the pipe between the gutters and tank be cleaned?
After the first rain of the rainy season.
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