The Rainwater Observer

Is Rainwater Harvesting The Right Choice For Your Company?

People, companies, and governments are beginning to understand the importance of conserving as many natural resources as possible.

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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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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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LEED Certified Buildings

By Chris Tilley Leed Green Building Rating System program is a certification program for green buildings.(source) The current version of the system is 2.2 and there is a version 3 that is coming. Version 3 will involve carbon footprint and carbon trading in some form. The system has four levels: Certified – 26-32 points Silver [...]

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