Surface Water and Drainage (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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Source of surface water
Source of surface water
Rainfall (collects on rooftops and paved surfaces)
Source of wastewater
Source of wastewater
Household use
Who has legal responsibility for water management on property?
Who has legal responsibility for water management on property?
Site owners
Guttering position on roof
Guttering position on roof
As close to roof edges as possible
Soak pits definition
Soak pits definition
Underground chambers for rainwater collection & drainage
Soak pit location relative to buildings
Soak pit location relative to buildings
Downslope from buildings
Stone size for soak pits
Stone size for soak pits
100-150mm
French drains
French drains
Trenches or perforated pipes directing water to soakaways
Soil water
Soil water
Water from toilets
Problem with too-steep drainage gradient
Problem with too-steep drainage gradient
Liquids flow fast, leaving solids behind