Would you like to know if there are laws on the books in your state regarding rainwater harvesting? Here are some great resources for you!
A must-read if you want information about rainwater collection.
State Rainwater Harvesting Statutes, Programs and Legislation
Arizona | Colorado | Illinois | North Carolina | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Rhode Island | Texas | Utah | Virginia |Washington | U.S. Virgin Islands
Over the next few months, RainBank will take you step by step through how to build a rainwater collection system so you can begin harvesting the rain for yourself. (Be sure to subscribe to posts so you don’t miss any!)
All rainwater catchment systems begin at the roof and gutters. Whether you want to irrigate, supplement, or go for potable (drinking water) usage, you need to remove debris before storing rainwater.
It does not matter what type of roofing material you have – all leaves, pine and fir needles that land on your roof will end up in your gutters. Keeping your gutters clean is a chore most people do not like to do. A good gutter screen is one solution to this issue; it’s advised that it be made of fine mesh stainless steel screen and a solid extruded frame. Gutter screens may be expensive but are worth spending the money on – if you are serious. Maintenance is far easier than gutter cleaning; plus the screens are relatively easy to install.
Do you want to know some tricks of the trade? Stay tuned and feel free to post questions in the comments area below.
Toilet and laundry account for 51% of domestic water usage, which can be very expensive, especially when you are actually flushing it down the drain.
You can cut your water bill in half by installing a rainwater collection system like the one RainBank has designed and is currently building in Bellevue, WA. This rainwater harvesting system is a 7,200 gallon buried tank for a newly constructed residence. The four 1800 gallon tanks will provide water for toilet flushing, laundry facility, and some irrigation. The tanks are designed to be buried with three feet of soil on top, putting them out of sight and allowing landscaping to be in place.
As a bonus, the stored water can also be an auxiliary supply for firefighting with a simple hydrant.
Do you have an old swimming pool that is no longer wanted? That is what this hole was before RainBank’s installation.
