The Rainwater Observer

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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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 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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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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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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