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Nov 23, 2024
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2021-2022 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]
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CTM 134 - Rain Water Harvest Systems
Credits: 1
Lab/Lecture: One lecture. One lab.
This class introduces students to rainwater harvesting as a source of domestic potable drinking water and/or landscape use. All rainwater collection components for proper and safe use of potable water will be presented and discussed. Components include: roofing materials, gutters and gutter sizing, first flush diverters and downspouts, plumbing piping to and from tank, tanks, water purification, and filtration are examined. Water analysis issues, contamination, pumps and control devices, water conservation and plumbing fixtures strategies are discussed, explored, and applied. Guiding principles for water conservation, and best practice regarding conserving domestic potable water is examined.
Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
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