Rainwater planning

Rainwater glossary

Definitions of rainfall millimetres, runoff coefficient, efficiency, storage, first flush, overflow and reliability.

1 mm rainfall
1 litre per 1 m² before losses.
Runoff coefficient
The fraction of rainfall that runs off the surface rather than remaining or evaporating.
System efficiency
Additional losses in filters, first flush and conveyance.
Demand coverage
The share of demand met by harvested rainwater.