The Rainwater Observer

24. January 2010

Water in the 21st Century

Access to water is one of the pressing global issues of the 21st century. As our global population grows and becomes wealthier, the demand for water will greatly increase.

24. January 2010

3 Comments

Water in the 21st Century

Access to water is one of the pressing global issues of the 21st century. As our global population grows and becomes wealthier, the demand for water will greatly increase.

23. January 2010

0 Comments

Can You Answer These 3 Questions About Your Water Supply?

There are three questions that I would like to ask you about your water supply, which on the surface seem easy to answer, but can reveal a great deal about how we have come to take our water for granted.

10. January 2010

1 Comment

Video of Rainwater System Installation in Hawaii

A sustainable water system like this is the type of solution we need more of to alleviate the current and future water shortages all around the world.

22. November 2009

0 Comments

Texas officials: We’re running out of water

Texas' population of about 24.3 million is expected to hit about 45.5 million by 2060, and the water supply can't come close to keeping pace.

15. November 2009

0 Comments

How many points can I claim towards LEED certification by collecting rainwater?

A building with a rainwater harvesting system has the potential to garner up to seven LEED points.

12. November 2009

0 Comments

Rainwater Forum Now Live

Learn something new every day in the rapidly-growing field of rainwater harvesting. Ask questions. Share your knowledge. Post pictures of your rainwater system. Connect with other rainwater enthusiasts!

12. November 2009

0 Comments

Is Rainwater the Same as Greywater?

It is important to distinguish between rainwater and greywater for the simple reason that these two types of water have very different qualities.

19. September 2009

2 Comments

Passive Rainwater Harvesting

Passive rainwater harvesting is simply the diversion of water towards an infiltration area where the soil detains, purifies and slowly releases rainwater into the groundwater supply. Here are some reasons to love passive rainwater harvesting.

See more articles in the archive

Water in the 21st Century

Water in the 21st Century

Can You Answer These 3 Questions About Your Water Supply?

Video of Rainwater System Installation in Hawaii

Texas officials: We’re running out of water

How many points can I claim towards LEED certification by collecting rainwater?

Rainwater Forum Now Live

Is Rainwater the Same as Greywater?

Passive Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater on Facebook

Tags

Archives