P U B L I C W AT E R C O L L E C T I O N A N D F I LT R AT I O N U N I T
FIRST FLUSH SYSTEM A metal tray captures rainwater which is then funneled into a spout.The first
rush of water, containing bird poop and debris is drained into a pipe containing a floating ball. The ball rises as the pipe fills with water and blocks the pipes opening once the pipe fills, directing the rest of the water to the second pipe.
After a heavy rain, the bottom cap of the waste water pipe can be removed to flush out any debris, and the ball reset to prepare the collection unit for the next rain.
A porous, permeable ceramic shell allows water to slowly pass through The ceramic chamber is filled with activated charcoal. The carbons structure traps toxins and bacteria permanently, allowing pure, fresh water to trickle down into the bottom tank.
Rainwater, after passing through the first flush system, is collected in a top tank before passing the filter and entering the bottom tank.
Gravity pulls water from the top tank through a filter, consisting of a porous ceramic shell filled with activated charcoal. The unique structure of the carbon traps bacteria and toxins, allowing fresh, drinkable water to pass through to the bottom tank.
The red bands represent large rubber gaskets which seal the seam between the top tank and bottom tank, as well as the seam between the filtration cartrage and bottom tank.
A spigot provides easy acces to the fresh water at the end of the processed.