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Rainwater Harvesting System Installation- Feb.2011

Project: 10,000 Gal. Rainwater Harvesting System for Irrigation Supply Installed by: Rainwater Harvesting Systems, Inc. Designer & Project Manager: Jeremy Delost, ARCSA AP Location: Dallas, TX Date: Feb. 2011 We begin with a high-quality stainless steel mesh gutter screen supported by an aluminum frame.  This is the most important filter in the entire system.  By [...]

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Do Legionella and Other Bacteria Grow in Rainwater?

Is there a health risk associated with using rainwater in an irrigation system? What can be done to eliminate that risk?

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Commercial Rainwater System Installation

This 20,000 gallon rainwater system collects rainwater from the building's planted green roof as well as parking canopy. This water is used to irrigate the roof and provides water for toilet flushing.

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Video: How Long Does it Take to Fill a Rainbarrel?

A quick video of my rain barrel during a heavy storm. For everything rainwater, go to www.rainwatercollecting.com. WATCH ON YOUTUBE How Long Does it Take to Fill a Rainbarrel? Share This:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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