The Rainwater Observer

The 5 Questions That I Hear Every Day About Rainwater Harvesting

On average, I meet face-to-face with about 5 new people every week who are seriously thinking about building a rainwater collection system. There are five main questions that I hear nearly every day regarding rainwater harvesting, some of which you may be thinking right now.

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Urban Rainwater System- 3,000 gallons

Collecting rainwater is easy in the urban landscape. Just find an unused space and choose tanks that will fit nicely.

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Converting a Swimming Pool to a Rainwater Tank

Rather than paying to have an unwanted swimming pool removed, it is possible to convert it to a rainwater harvesting tank and then cover with soil and sod for an attractive and environmentally sustainable lawn.

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Three Ways to Conserve Water for $0.00

Water conservation is important, now and especially in the future. Here are three ways to save water without spending money.

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Commercial Rainwater System- 20K gallons

Installed for the purpose of providing irrigation water to a growing business, this system takes advantage of 8,000 square feet of collection area and two (2) 10,000 gallon metal tanks. A drought-tolerant landscape was installed to minimize water demand during the hottest and driest months of the year.

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Rainwater System Installation, Part 2

The tank is complete and the system is now ready to collect rainwater. In this post, you can see the vortex filtration systems being installed as well as the extensive conveyance system.

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Rainwater System Installation, Part 1

Follow us as we install a state-of-the-art rainwater system in Fort Worth, Texas. The system will be used as a whole-house drinking water supply system on a LEED certified residential home and uses some of the latest technology available to provide a sustainable source of water.

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Colorado Rainwater Law May Change- But There’s a Catch

A water bill being proposed in the Colorado this year would make rainwater collection legal for some rural residents but not urban residents.

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Rainwater News from Around the World

Rainwater news and blogs- now together in one online place!

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