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A critical aspect of the project involved maintaining the quality of the harvested rainwater. The homeowner installed a succession of filters, meticulously designed to progressively clean the water. The maintenance of these filters is straightforward, featuring sock filters that can be easily cleaned and reused, thus embodying sustainable practices.
Safety measures were paramount, leading the homeowner to incorporate backflow preventers. These devices ensure that city water cannot contaminate the freshly harvested rainwater, thus preserving the purity of the rainwater supply.