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  • 1Centre for Water Systems, School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK. sw278@exeter.ac.uk

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Rainwater harvesting (RWH) uptake in the UK is slow, but new designs show promise. Continuous simulation modeling reveals oversized tanks in current systems, hindering financial viability and wider adoption of RWH.

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  • Environmental Engineering
  • Sustainable Water Management

Background:

  • Rainwater harvesting (RWH) adoption in the UK has been limited.
  • Existing RWH systems face challenges with design methods and financial viability.
  • There is a need for optimized design approaches to improve RWH system performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate two new-build rainwater harvesting (RWH) system designs using various methods.
  • To compare the financial viability of RWH systems in commercial versus domestic buildings.
  • To identify design method discrepancies and their impact on RWH system costs and efficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized continuous simulation modeling and two simple design methods for RWH system evaluation.
  • Performed financial analyses on RWH systems for different building types.
  • Compared calculated tank sizes with actual installed tank sizes.

Main Results:

  • RWH systems met 36% and 46% of toilet (WC) demand.
  • Large commercial RWH systems appear more financially viable than smaller domestic ones.
  • Simple design methods resulted in significantly larger tank sizes compared to continuous simulation.

Conclusions:

  • Current RWH systems in the UK are often oversized, increasing capital costs and hindering adoption.
  • Catchment area size is frequently overlooked in UK RWH system design.
  • A shift from simple design tools to continuous simulation models is recommended for optimizing RWH systems.