Water is collected from roof and greenhouse glazing surfaces in addition to the roof side of the reflective mirror surface at the top of steel frame structure. EXHIBIT A
Water will be directed to two custom designed silt catch devices located for even distribution of incoming water to each device. Overflow design must be factered in for the eventuality of torrential down pours that deliver more water than can be accepted by the silt catch devices. EXHIBIT B
Water is then delivered via appropriately sized piping to the 8000 gallon concrete cistern. EXHIBIT B & C
Cistern size is based on 42" annual liquid precipitation and 20 gallons per day per person usage. This means 80 gallons per day usage for the family or approximately 30,000 gallons per year. EXHIBIT A, B &C
Water usage figures presented have been developed by the State Engineers of the State of New Mexico as per the Earthship water systems which reuse water four times which reduces the net per capita daily requirement from conventional standards. (Support data available on request)
Roof size is approximately 2000 sf. 3.5 feet (42") of precipitation on a 2000 sf roof results in 7000 cubic feet of water per year. This results in approximately 50,000 gallons of water available per year versus 30,000 gallons needed. Monthly use will keep the cistern so that it can receive water on a monthy bases. Bottom line - there is enough water to support the family. EXHIBIT B
Cistern has a sand filter in the bottom. Water is delivered by gravity feed through the sand filter to the WATER ORGANIZING MODULE (WOM) on the underground floor level. EXHIBIT C & D
From the WOM the water is pressurized in a conventional pressure tank and conventional pressurize household water is the result. EXHIBIT C
