KENNEDY- CHURCHILL (RAINWATER CATCHMENT DEMONSTRATION) SITE: EUGENE, OR | CLIENT: FOOD FOR LANE COUNTY
Water, one of the most basic natural resources, is in such huge demand because of the increase in population, irrigation, and industrialization that now it is becoming scare. There are many innovative ideas that strive to reduce the impact of this demand however; these ideas are expensive and most of them ineffective. It is our responsibility, not only to reduce our consumption but to, endorse innovative ways to preserve this resource. KC CHURCHILL is an idea that was born with the purpose of educating and encouraging suburban homeowners to harvest and utilize rainwater. This project is located on a community garden where local families have small plots to grow fruit and vegetables. Rainwater harvesting has become a small-scale solution that homeowners are adopting to preserve and reuse rainwater. We decided to establish a two cistern water collection system. The water collected from this system will be highly used for the irrigation of these gardens.
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