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

CCAP Cistern Policy
Requirements for all CCAP practices

Maintenance Period: 5 years single-family home, 10 years all other properties.

Additional Spot Check Requirements: None

BMP Units: Each
Cost Information: Most components are cost shared at 75% of Average cost, some components are cost shared at 75% of Actual cost. See CCAP Average Cost List for details. 

CS2 Project Description examples

Expected Results: Number of gallons harvested/reutilized.
(Use Rainwater Harvesting Model in Planning & Design Tools tab)

Reference Materials: 

• NC-CCAP 11 Signature Page
• Map with BMP location, fields, and roads
• Cistern Checklist
• Cistern Operation & Maintenance Plan

For RFP:
Receipts
 

JAA:

• Less than 3,000 gallons: Cistern (SWCC), 
• Greater than 3,000 gallons: Requires a Professional Engineer stamped design.

NRCS: None

Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.

Design Standard:
CCAP Design Manual: Cistern Design

Planning Tools:

• NCSU Rainwater Harvester Model
  • Rainwater Harvester Model Instructions
• Cistern Operation Level Spreadsheet
• NC DEQ Stormwater Design Manual, Part C, Rainwater Harvesting