STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN APPLICATION Manheim Borough

Similar documents
SMALL PROJECTS SIMPLIFIED APPROACH

West Norriton Township

SIMPLIFIED APPROACH TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FOR SMALL PROJECTS

Small Project Guidance Document

Structural Stormwater Best Management Practices

ORDINANCE APPENDIX A SIMPLIFIED APPROACH TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FOR SMALL PROJECTS. Appendix A

APPENDIX A SIMPLIFIED APPROACH TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FOR SMALL PROJECTS. In West Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

A. Install all temporary erosion control measures (in accordance with MNDOT General Conditions 2573) prior to site disturbance.

Appendix A.2 Simplified Approach to Stormwater Management for Small Projects - Handbook

Subsurface Infiltration Bed

5. LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT DESIGN STANDARDS

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1800 Continental Place Mount Vernon, WA Inspections Office Fax

A. Install all temporary erosion control measures (in accordance with MNDOT General Conditions 2573) prior to site disturbance.

Erosion Control for Home Builders in the. City of Jacksonville

Appendices: Glossary. General Terms. Specific Terms. Low Impact Development Approaches Handbook

2.1.4 Roof Downspout Rain Gardens

Certain areas of your yard or property may not represent a good location for your rain garden. Don t plant your rain garden:

4.5 City of Indianapolis Stormwater Green Infrastructure Guidance: Bioretention (rain gardens) Bioretention Fact Sheet Bioretention Technical Design

BMP #: Recharge Garden/Rain Garden/Bioretention Garden

Stormwater Control Plan: Small (Tier 1) Land Development Project

ARTICLE 17 SITE PLAN REVIEW

6.1 Bioretention Areas

City of Stoughton Erosion Control Permit Application (effective 2/6/2018)

SITE PLAN REVIEW ITEMS - REFERENCE CHECKLIST

SUPPORTING DOCUMENT POST-CONSTRUCTION SOIL QUALITY AND DEPTH WORKSHEET

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT POLICY DRAINAGE FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS WITH ONE OR TWO UNITS REVISED JANUARY 4, 2018

6.2 Flow-Through Planter

Attachment 2: Permeable Pavement Design Guidelines

MANUAL OF DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLANS

SECTION 1 CLEARING /GRADING PERMIT APPLICATION:

CHAPTER 9 STORM DRAINAGE. Minimum Requirements for New Development and Redevelopment

The following general requirements will be met for all planter box installations:

Town of Essex Small Site Erosion Control Guide

Public Works Department 104 W. Magnolia Street, Suite 109 Bellingham, WA (360)

Besides performing this function, they also look really nice

Types and Basic Design of Post-Construction BMPs

Low Density Projects. Design Objective

Chapter 2 Roof Downspout Controls

WAKE COUNTY STORMWATER MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

Appendix G. Detailed Design

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT CODES ANALYSIS RICHLAND COUNTY, SC SITE PLANNING ROUNDTABLE

Preparing a Stormwater Control Plan for a Small Land Development Project

PAVING PARKING AREAS AND ROADS DESCRIPTION. Alternate Names: Pavement Practices, Impervious Paving

Rain Gardens. A better way to manage stormwater. Thinking Globally and Acting Locally

Appendix I. Checklists

Technical Guidance for Stormwater Treatment and Site Design Measures

2008 SWMM, 2010 Revision City of Tacoma

4. CONCEPT PLAN DEVELOPMENT

State of Rhode Island Stormwater Management Guidance for Individual Single-Family Residential Lot Development

The Engineer/Developer s Perspective on Storm Water Management

County of Prince Edward. Stormwater Management Plan. Agreement in lieu of a Stormwater Management Plan

WQ-07 INFILTRATION TRENCH

5/15/2013. Basin Area. Vegetation. Rainfall & Runoff. Soil Type. Topics. Factors Influencing Erosion. Factors Influencing Erosion

Appendix D - Technical Design Criteria for BMPs

Huntington Stormwater Utility

DECLARATION OF COVENANT FOR IMPERVIOUS SURFACE LIMIT

THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXCERPT FROM THE 2011 CITY OF SEATTLE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS WITH MINOR CORRECTIONS MADE TO SECTION 9-03.SEATTLE.

Gloucester County PLAN SUBMITTER'S CHECKLIST

Post-Construction BMPs

Charles County, MD Low Impact Development (LID)/ Environmental Site Design (ESD) Ordinance & Design Manual

Low Impact Development for your homes, businesses & streets

Table 4.7.1: Swales Potential Application and Storm Water Regulation

Analyzing the Bioretention Construction Sequence

Small Town Sustainable Stormwater Solutions

ATTACHMENT A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Cahill Associates Environmental Consultants

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT DESIGN ASSISTANCE MANUAL. Guide to Choosing Stormwater BMPs

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT DESIGN ASSISTANCE MANUAL. For Minor Land Development Activities in Paradise Township, York County, Pennsylvania

Urban Conservation Practice Physical Effects ESTABLISHMENT, GROWTH, AND HARVEST NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

Stormwater Management Techniques WMPF LAND USE TRAINING INSTITUTE MARCH 14, 2018

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS SECTION TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

Placement of the soil should be in lifts of mm and loosely compacted (tamped lightly with a backhoe bucket).

Landscape Rebate: Rainwater Harvesting Rain Garden Installer Guidelines

Erosion & Sediment Control Plan Application Form & Checklist

ABBREVIATIONS: TABLE OF CONTENTS: REFERENCE MATERIALS: CITY OF SEATTLE COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW GALLONS PER MINUTE POLYVINYL CHLORIDE SQUARE FEET

Title 11 Streets and Sidewalks

CHAPTER 102 REQUIREMENTS CRITCAL STAGES DURING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

PLAN SUBMITTER'S CHECKLIST

Eric Konzelmann, CPESC, CPSWQ Assistant District Manager. Montgomery County Conservation District

Rain Garden Cost Share Program

Feet. Overland. Drainage Area Boundary. To Swale. Swale. To Catch Basin. Culvert Pipe. To Drain Outfall. NRCS Soil Area Boundary

Project Applicant Checklist for NPDES Permit Requirements SAN MATEO COUNTYWIDE STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM

Page 19 L.L.C. (Previously the United Salad Co. Garage) 939 SE Alder St.

City of Petersburg, Virginia Stormwater Utility Program Residential Fee Credit Manual (Revised March 2014)

High Point Community: Site Drainage Technical Standards. High Point Community Site Drainage Technical Standards

Stormwater Technical Guide

BMP Suitability Matrix

Chapter 4 - Preparation of Stormwater Site Plans

Clallam County Small Project Drainage Requirements And Technical Guidance Manual DRAFT

Infiltration basin under normal conditions, with generous grassed area for water soakage (Source: WSUD in the Sydney Region)

WQ-23 MOUNTAINOUS AND STEEP SLOPE SITES

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGULATORY IMPEDIMENT GAP ANALYSIS TOOL

RESIDENTIAL STORM WATER PERMIT & CREDIT APPLICATION WORKSHEET AND CHECKLIST

n1. Design 5.4.6a Urban Bioretention 5.4.6a Urban Bioretention Variations: Planter box, Extended tree pits, Stormwater curb extensions.

Stormwater Management Resource Type:

Bioretention cell schematic key

Rainwater Management an issue for the 21 st Century. Hydrological Cycle

Lesson 2: Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs)

Case Study Bioretention Installation and Maintenance

What is stormwater runoff? Why is it a problem? Available Financial Incentives for Stormwater BMP s Downspout Disconnection - up to $20

ORDINANCE NO LC

Transcription:

STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN APPLICATION Manheim Borough DATE Application is hereby made to Manheim Borough for the issuance of a Storm Water Management Plan approval pursuant to the Manheim Borough Storm Water Management Ordinance. 1. Name of Property Owner(s): Address: Phone No. 2. Project Location: 3. Brief Description of Work to be Performed: 4. Amount of Impervious Cover Proposed (sq. ft.): 5. Amount of Disturbed Area (sq. ft.): The SWM Plan shall comply with the Ordinance requirements. For projects with 1,000 square feet of new impervious surfaces or less, a basic sketch of the lot configuration, building location, and proposed improvements shall be shown on 8 ½ x 11 sheets for informational purposes. 5. Name of Applicant (if other than owner): Address: Phone No. The undersigned hereby represents that, to the best of his knowledge and belief, all information listed above and on the storm water management plan herewith submitted is true, correct and complete. Date Signature of Applicant

STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN EXEMPTION APPLICATION Date Received Manheim Borough File Number Property Account # Submitted Fee $ Approval of Application Date (above information to be completed by Manheim Borough) (below information to be completed by Applicant) By my signature below, I certify to Manheim Borough that, to the best of my knowledge, the following statements are true: The Proposed Activity will not result in the disturbance of land within Floodplains, Wetlands, Environmentally Sensitive Areas, Riparian Forest Buffers, or slopes greater than 15%. The Proposed Activity will not be conducted within any existing drainage or storm water easement created by or shown on any recorded plan. The Proposed Activity will minimize soil disturbance, take steps to minimize Erosion during construction activity, and promptly reclaim all disturbed areas with topsoil and vegetation. The Proposed Activity will not adversely impact any existing known problem areas or downstream property owners or the quality of Runoff entering any Storm Sewer. I will minimize soil disturbance, take steps to minimize Erosion during construction activity, and promptly reclaim all disturbed areas with topsoil and vegetation. I will take steps to insure that Runoff will be directed to Pervious Areas on the subject property. No Runoff will be directed onto an abutting street or neighboring property. I acknowledge the Borough s right to review the provided information, at my expense, and to deny this application or to revoke this permit application if any of the above statements are found to be false. Project Street Address Owner s Name Signature: Phone# / Fax# / Email: Person/Firm to be completing work: Signature: Phone# / Fax# / Email: Description of Existing Conditions and Proposed Activity: After (INSERT ENFORCEMENT DATE) has any impervious surface been previously installed on this property? [ ] No [ ] Yes, Total area of previously installed impervious surface sq. ft Are you removing existing impervious surface as part of this project? [ ] No [ ] Yes, Total area of impervious surface to be removed sq. ft Addition of impervious surface (1,000 square feet or less) Total area of new impervious surface proposed sq. ft. Type of new impervious surface: [ ] driveway, [ ] shed, [ ] garage, [ ] deck, [ ] walkway, [ ] other (please describe) Removal of ground cover, grading, filling, or excavation of an area

Total area of land disturbance: sq. ft. Type of regulated removal activity (check all that apply): [ ] Ground Cover, [ ] Grading, [ ] Filling, [ ] Excavation, [ ] Other earth disturbance activity (please describe) Sketch Provide a sketch of the proposed additional impervious area or land disturbance. - Show direction of proposed storm water discharges - Show all structures within 50 feet of site - If storm sewers are present, show approximate location of inlets - Indicate square footage of proposed impervious area or land disturbance

EXAMPLE EXEMPTION PROJECT SKETCH - Show direction of proposed storm water discharges - Show all structures within 50 feet of site - If storm sewers are present, show approximate location of inlets - Indicate square footage of proposed impervious area or land disturbance Proposed Rainspout Discharge Proposed Garage 900 sq. ft. Existing House Neighboring House Existing Driveway Storm Inlet

Minor Land Disturbance/Small Project Worksheets, Design Tables & Construction Notes The following guidance has been provided for those regulated activities that qualify as a Minor Land Disturbance/Small Project. The Retention Volume/Removed Runoff computed below represents the volume required per Section 506 of the Manheim Borough Storm Water Management Ordinance. This volume represents the amount of runoff to be permanently removed (managed onsite through reuse, infiltration, evaporation, or transpiration). The volume does not account for the rate of percolation into the ground. Variables: A = Impervious Area (Square Foot) V = Retention Volume/Removed Runoff Compute Required Retention Volume: V = 0.2 x A or; V = 0.2 x = cu. ft. Once the Retention Volume/Removed Runoff (V) has been calculated, the following table can be utilized to select the corresponding volume of a variety of BMP options. Impervious Area (sq-ft) Retention Volume/Removed Runoff (cu-ft) Sizing Chart for Various Storm Water BMP s Cubic Feet of Infiltration Trench Storage (incl. 40% void ratio) Square Feet of Rain Garden Surface Area (6" Depth) Gallons of Storage in Cistern Linear Feet of 8' Wide Swale w/ Check Dam (6" Ponding Depth) 500 100 250 200 748 25 750 150 375 300 1122 37.5 1000 200 500 400 1496 50 1250 250 625 500 1870 62.5 1500 300 750 600 2244 75 1750 350 875 700 2618 87.5 2000 400 1000 800 2992 100 2250 450 1125 900 3366 112.5 2500 500 1250 1000 3740 125 2750 550 1375 1100 4114 137.5 3000 600 1500 1200 4488 150 3250 650 1625 1300 4862 162.5 3500 700 1750 1400 5236 175 3750 750 1875 1500 5610 187.5 4000 800 2000 1600 5984 200 4250 850 2125 1700 6358 212.5 4500 900 2250 1800 6732 225 4750 950 2375 1900 7106 237.5 5000 1000 2500 2000 7480 250

Infiltration Trench Total Trench Depth = inches of stone + 12 inches of cover = inches* *must be between 24 inches and 40 inches Depth of Stone (D) = feet (inches of stone divided by 12) Width (W) = feet Length (L) = feet Note: Depth of Stone x Width x Length x 40% (for voids) must be equal to or greater than (V) Retention Volume/Removed Runoff. Trench Volume = D x W x L x 0.4 = Vegetated Swale w/ Check Dam Storage Volume Provided = (Length) x (Bottom Width) x (Ponding Depth) Ponding Depth (D) = feet Width (W) = feet Length (L) = feet Note: Ponding Depth is measured from the bottom of the swale to the top of the check dam. Storage volume provided must be equal to or greater than the Retention Volume/Removed Runoff. Storage Volume = L x W x D = Rain Garden Storage Volume Provided = (Length) x (Width) x (Depth) (or for irregular shapes) Storage Provided = (Surface Area) x (Depth) Depth (D) = feet Width (W) = feet Length (L) = feet Note: Storage volume provided must be equal to or greater than the Retention Volume/Removed Runoff. Storage Volume = L x W x D = or Surface Area x D =

Cistern Storage Volume Provided in Circular Cistern (cu-ft) = [Radius (ft)] 2 x [Height (ft)] x (3.14) Storage Volume Provided in Circular Cistern (gal) = [Radius (ft)] 2 x [Height (ft)] x (3.14) x (7.48) Radius of Cistern (R) = feet Height (H) = feet Note: Storage volume provided must be equal to or greater than the Retention Volume/Removed Runoff. Storage Volume Provided in Circular Cistern (cu-ft) = [R] 2 x [H] x (3.14) = Storage Volume Provided in Circular Cistern (gal) = [R] 2 x [H] x (3.14) x (7.48) = Infiltration Trench Construction - General Notes 1. Use the worksheets and table to compute the required volume in the infiltration trench (in cubic feet) for all proposed impervious areas. The calculated total volume is the minimum requirement for on-site construction. The actual horizontal dimensions of the infiltration trench may vary to fit specific site configurations and constraints, but the vertical depth of the infiltration trench must be a minimum of twenty-four (24) inches and a maximum of forty (40) inches. The total volume of the infiltration trench must be equal to or greater than the required minimum Retention Volume/Removed Runoff. 2. Multiple stone infiltration trenches may also be utilized. If multiple infiltration trenches are desired, the volume for each infiltration trench should be a proportional amount of the calculated total storage volume (i.e. utilizing two [2] trenches, if 60 percent of the total roof area is piped to one infiltration trench, then that infiltration trench should be sized for 60 percent of the total required minimum volume. The second infiltration trench would then be sized for the remaining 40 percent of the total required minimum volume.). 3. Based on the calculations of the required infiltration trench dimensions computed using the worksheet and table, stake out the locations of the infiltration trench corners. Staking is critical and should outline the location of the infiltration trench. The infiltration trench should be located as far as possible downslope from the proposed home (10 min.) while maintaining at least 10 to property lines and 20 to any existing roadways. The infiltration trench should also be located beside or downslope (10 min.) of any proposed on-lot sewage drain field or sewage drain field replacement area, or if that is not possible, as far as possible from any proposed onlot sewage drain field or sewage drain field replacement area. 4. Excavation of the infiltration trench should be conducted from outside of the infiltration trench perimeter, preferably from the upslope side, using equipment which has a bucket on a reaching arm. If equipment is permitted in the infiltration trench area, it should be limited to lightweight, track vehicles. If wheeled equipment enters the infiltration trench area, or the infiltration trench

bottom is smeared as a result of scraping with a bucket, the soil in the bottom of the infiltration trench should be chiseled or ripped to break up any compaction; if necessary, equipment operation on top of some aggregate placed in the infiltration trench will protect the soil beneath. 5. After excavation of the infiltration trench is complete, ensure that the bottom is graded with a slope that is no greater than two (2) inches per one hundred (100) feet. Then, line the infiltration trench sides with Class 1 Geotextile filter fabric while leaving enough excess filter fabric to cover the infiltration trench before it is backfilled with earthen fill. If multiple runs of filter fabric are required to completely enclose the infiltration trench, a minimum of 12 inches overlapping must be provided. This filter fabric layer keeps the fine particles of the backfilled soil from moving down through the stone and clogging the infiltration trench. 6. Connect roof drain leaders from downspouts to infiltration facility leaving trenches open for inspection. If project involves paved surface (such as driveway or parking) rather than building, perform grading to direct runoff either overland or via storm water collection system and into infiltration trench. 7. Aggregate (clean washed stone with no fines in the range of coarse aggregate sizes from AASHTO #1 to AASHTO #57) is then placed in the infiltration trench. This should be done without permitting heavy equipment, especially trucks, to travel in the infiltration trench area. The stone is deposited in the infiltration trench to a uniform depth of a minimum of six (6) inches which must leave at least eighteen (18) inches of depth between the surface of the stone and the top of the infiltration trench. The perforated pipe (minimum four [4] inch PVC) with cleanout pipe extension should then be placed on the stone. 8. At this time, before more stone is placed in the infiltration trench to cover the pipe, or roof leader trenches are backfilled, the Borough should be notified for inspection of the facility to verify proper pipe installation. 9. Following the Borough inspection, add more stone around and over the pipe to a uniform depth a minimum of two (2) inches over the top of the pipe. Carefully cover the top of the stone bed with the remaining Geotextile fabric, being careful to overlap a minimum of twelve (12) inches. 10. The infiltration trench should then be backfilled to the top of the infiltration trench with at least twelve (12) inches of clean earth fill. The fill should be mounded slightly to allow for settling. 11. To ease maintenance of the underground pipes, and prevent clogging of the infiltration trench, consideration should be given to providing screens for all roof gutters. The screens prevent foreign materials from clogging the pipes and stone infiltration trench.

Rain Garden Construction - General Notes 1. Use the worksheet and table to compute the required volume in the rain garden (in cubic feet) for all proposed impervious areas. The calculated total volume is the minimum requirement for on-site construction. The actual horizontal dimensions of the infiltration trench may vary to fit specific site configurations and constraints, but the vertical depth of the rain garden should not exceed six (6) inches. The total volume of the infiltration trench must be equal to or greater than the required minimum Retention Volume/Removed Runoff. 2. Multiple rain gardens may also be utilized. If multiple rain gardens are desired, the volume for each rain garden should be a proportional amount of the calculated total storage volume (i.e. utilizing two [2] rain gardens, if 60 percent of the total roof area is piped to one rain garden, then that rain garden should be sized for 60 percent of the total required minimum volume. The second rain garden would then be sized for the remaining 40 percent of the total required minimum volume.). 3. Based on the calculations of the required rain garden dimensions computed using the worksheets and table, stake out the locations of the rain garden corners. Staking is critical and should outline the location of the rain garden. The rain garden should be located as far as possible downslope from the proposed home while maintaining at least 10 to property lines and 20 to any existing roadways. The rain garden should also be located beside or downslope (10 min.) of any proposed on-lot sewage drain field or sewage drain field replacement area, or if that is not possible, as far as possible from any proposed on-lot sewage drain field or sewage drain field replacement area. 4. Excavation of the rain garden should be conducted from outside of the rain garden perimeter, preferably from the upslope side, using equipment which has a bucket on a reaching arm. The existing subsurface soils should be scarified but not compacted. The side slopes of the rain garden should be no steeper than 3:1. The planting soil depth in the rain garden should be at least 18 inches deep below the bottom of the elevation of the rain garden and should be a mixture of 30% organic material (compost) and 70% topsoil. Soil amendments typically consist of topsoil relocated from other on-site areas containing 20% to 30% compost or manufactured silt loam mix containing 20% to 30% compost. 5. Backfill rain garden with amended soils as noted above to the proposed bottom elevation of facility. Connect roof drain leaders from downspouts or perform grading to direct runoff from overland impervious areas to rain garden and notify for inspection. 6. At this time, before planting and placement of compost layer, the Borough should be notified for inspection of the facility to verify proper installation. 7. Following the Borough inspection, plant vegetation in the rain garden and add a two (2) inch to three (3) inch layer of shredded mulch or leaf compost. The amended soils should be overfilled to allow for settlement and lightly hand tamped in place. Presoaking the amended soils is recommended prior to planting. The plant selection should be suited to a variety of wet and dry weather conditions.

Vegetated Swale Construction - General Notes 1. Use the worksheet and table to compute the required volume in the swale (in cubic feet) for all proposed impervious areas. The calculated total volume is the minimum requirement for on-site construction. The total volume of the swale must be equal to or greater than the required minimum Retention Volume/Removed Runoff. 2. Multiple swales may also be utilized. If multiple rain gardens are desired, the volume for each rain garden should be a proportional amount of the calculated total storage volume (i.e. utilizing two [2] swales, if 60 percent of the total roof area is piped to one swale, then that swale should be sized for 60 percent of the total required minimum volume. The second swale would then be sized for the remaining 40 percent of the total required minimum volume.). 3. Based on the calculations of the required swale dimensions computed using the worksheets and table, stake out the locations of the swale. Staking is critical and should outline the location of the swale. The swale should be located as far as possible downslope from the proposed home while maintaining at least 10 to property lines and 20 to any existing roadways. The swale should also be located beside or downslope (10 min.) of any proposed on-lot sewage drain field or sewage drain field replacement area, or if that is not possible, as far as possible from any proposed on-lot sewage drain field or sewage drain field replacement area. 4. Excavation of the swale should be conducted from outside of the swale perimeter, preferably from the side, using equipment which has a bucket on a reaching arm. The existing subsurface soils should be scarified but not compacted. The side slopes of the swale should be no steeper than 3:1 for a trapezoidal shape. A parabolic swale shape may also be utilized. The planting soil depth in the swale should be at least 18 inches deep below the bottom of the elevation of the swale and should be a mixture of 30% organic material (compost) and 70% topsoil. Soil amendments typically consist of topsoil relocated from other on-site areas containing 20% to 30% compost or manufactured silt loam mix containing 20% to 30% compost. 5. Backfill swale with amended soils as noted above to the proposed bottom elevation of facility. Install check dams at a minimum height of six (6) inches using materials such as natural wood, stone, or earth. The check dams are intended to promote infiltration, improve filtering, and decrease the runoff rate. Direct roof drain leaders from downspouts or perform grading to direct runoff from overland impervious areas to swale and notify for inspection. 6. At this time, before planting and seeding, the Borough should be notified for inspection of the facility to verify proper installation. 7. Following the Borough inspection, seed and vegetate the swale. Presoaking the amended soils is recommended prior to planting. The plant selection should be suited to a variety of wet and dry weather conditions. Cistern - General Notes 1. Use the worksheet and table to compute the required volume in the cistern (in cubic feet) for all proposed impervious areas. The calculated total volume is the minimum requirement for on-site construction. The total volume of the cistern must be equal to or greater than the required

minimum Retention Volume/Removed Runoff. The applicant needs to consider the usage requirements for the water stored in the cistern so that the necessary storm water storage volume is available for use. 2. Multiple cisterns may also be utilized. If multiple cisterns are desired, the volume for each cistern should be a proportional amount of the calculated total storage volume (i.e. utilizing two (2) cisterns, if 60 percent of the total roof area is piped to one cistern, then that cistern should be sized for 60 percent of the total required minimum volume. The second cistern would then be sized for the remaining 40 percent of the total required minimum volume.). 3. The cistern and any associated conveyance piping should be marked as Reclaimed Water, Do Not Drink and shall not be connected to domestic or commercial potable water systems 4. Cisterns should be protected from direct sunlight as much as possible to reduce the risk of algae growth. Cisterns should be emptied during winter to reduce the risk of freezing. 5. Cisterns should be watertight with overflow outlets located several inches below the top of the cistern for emergency overflow purposes. The location of the cistern relative to any buildings should be considered in terms of potential overflow.