Cost Share Programs - Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP)

Cistern

Above or below ground storage tanks for rainwater harvesting systems used to collect and store rainwater. They are intended to reduce stormwter runoff, encourage runoff infiltration and conserve water.

Maintenance Period	5 years single-family home, 10 years all other properties
BMP Units	Gallons
Required Effects	Number of gallons harvested/reutilized Use Rainwater Harvesting Model (run link below)
JAA/NRCS Standards	Less than 3,000 gallons: Cistern (SWCC) Greater than 3,000 gallons: Requires a Professional Engineer stamped design
Cost Information	Most components are cost shared at 75% of average cost Some components are cost shared at 75% of actual cost
CS2 Reference Materials	NC-CCAP 11 Signature Page Map with BMP location, parcels and roads Cistern Checklist Cistern Operation & Maintenance Plan Receipts for actual cost items
Additional Spot-check Requirements	None

CCAP Policy Summary

Common CS2 Components

Component	Units
Cistern (installed)	Gallon
Accessories package	Each
Cistern gravel foundation	CuYd
Shipping charge	Each
Cistern (3,000+ gallons) - engineering	Job

Design Standards

N.C. Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP) Design Manual: Cistern Design

Planning and Design Tools

Trainings