In a large site that has a short, intense rainy season and a long, dry season, what component of a collected rainwater irrigation system is most likely to make it cost prohibitive over a conventional system?
In a climate with a short, intense rainy season followed by a long dry season, large cisterns are needed to store enough rainwater to last through the dry period.
These cisterns significantly increase upfront costs and maintenance, making the system potentially cost prohibitive compared to conventional irrigation.
Irrigation piping and control systems are generally standard costs, and plant selection can reduce water demand but doesn’t affect storage costs directly.
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