Desert Streetside Rainwater Abundance at 25 years!

The video tutorial discusses the dynamics of watershed runoff and its impact on vegetation, particularly trees. It highlights the differences in runoff on either side of a street and the potential for water harvesting. Various techniques for capturing street runoff, such as curb cuts and basins, are explained. The video also addresses problem-solving strategies using berms to prevent flooding and introduces the concept of eddy basins for efficient water management. Finally, it showcases city-installed systems for street runoff harvesting, emphasizing the benefits of such infrastructure improvements.

What is the main reason for the difference in runoff on the two sides of the street?

• A student housing complex draining into the street

• The slope of the street

• The type of soil on each side

• The presence of a traffic circle

How does the water harvesting system on one side of the street manage smaller rainfall events?

• By directing water to storm drains

• By absorbing all water in street side basins

• By using pumps to remove excess water

• By allowing water to flow freely down the street

What was the initial problem with the water flow that led to the creation of the Eddy basin?

• Water was causing traffic issues

• Water was eroding the sidewalk

• Water was flooding the street

• Water was flooding a neighbor's yard

What is a key feature of the Eddy basin that makes it different from a flow-through basin?

• It is made of concrete

• It uses a pump to circulate water

• It backs up water at the entry point

• It allows water to flow continuously

What inspired the city-installed street runoff harvesting system?

• A government mandate

• Guerrilla water harvesting actions

• A new city ordinance

• A local environmental group

What critique is mentioned about the city-installed system?

• It does not capture enough water

• It is too expensive to maintain

• It relies heavily on rock, leading to sediment buildup

• It uses too much organic matter

What was reused in the infrastructure when the street and sidewalk were redone?

• Old traffic signs

• Old drainage pipes

• Old street lamps

• Old sidewalk chunks and curb