Category Archives: Commercial Rainwater Harvesting

Commercial Rainwater Harvesting, Rainwater Catchment

Commercial Uses for Rainwater Collection


Cherry Valley Dairy building with a visible sign.RainBank Rainwater Systems has been retained to design and build a rainwater collection system for Cherry Valley Dairyin Duvall, WA. The goal is to collect and treat enough rainwater to mitigate the farm’s city water usage by 100%. Currently the farm uses over 7,500 gallons monthly for watering the livestock and milking equipment wash down. With over 12,000 square feet of roof area and approximately 36 inches of annual rainfall, that’s over 269,000 of available rainwater – more than enough to supply the farm’s usage. (Click to see more aboutCherry Valley Dairyon Facebook and while you’re there, don’t forget to like RainBankon Facebook, too!)

RainBank is pleased to see more innovative uses of rainwater collection in the Pacific Northwest. As the economy is growing again, businesses are looking for ways to save on operating costs. With large roof areas and high use operations such as the dairy, commercial customers are recognizing that a return on investment can be achieved in a realistic time frame. Their customers appreciate the “echo friendly” approach to the production of their goods and products.

RainBank is looking forward to working with Cherry Valley Dairy and supports their business approach to be the first in the area to use rainwater collection as their water source.

Commercial Rainwater Harvesting, Rainwater Catchment, Rainwater Harvesting Education

Rainwater Harvesting Professional Profile


Yellow excavator lifting a large black cylindrical tank outdoors.RainBank’s founder, Ken Blair is not just a member of ARCSA, he is also an ARCSA Certified designer, installer and Life Member.

The American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association’s mission (ARCSA) is to promote sustainable rainwater harvesting practices to help solve potable, nonpotable, stormwater and energy challenges throughout the world. ARCSA memberships consist of professionals working in city, state, and federal government, academia, manufacturers and suppliers of rainwater harvesting equipment, consultants, and other interested individuals.

For more information about Ken, please visit his ARCSA profile page.

Commercial Rainwater Harvesting, Rainwater Catchment

Rainwater Harvesting Cuts Costs & Reduces Stormwater Runoff

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Modern commercial building with greenery and pedestrian pathways.RainBank Rainwater Collection Systems is pleased to announce completion of two 5,300 gallon rainwater collection tanks for the new Kirkland Public Safety Building. Both tanks will collectwater from a segment of the building’s roof and divertto irrigation for new plantings. The Safety building was a former Costco building remodeled for the city of Kirkland to be usedasthe new courthouse, police station and jail.

New landscaping will be wateredautomatically by the rain tanks via a computerized controller which will regulate how long and what times watering will take place. With 10,600 gallons of storage and a roof collection area of approximately 20,000 sq. ft., even a small amount of rain in the summer should supply the new plantings with rainwater.

Infiltration ofTwo large metallic grain silos standing side by side.the soil during watering will reduce the building’s stormwater runoff and save money by not using city water.

RainBank Rainwater Collection Systems is proud to be a part of this and other commercial projects making the Seattle area a better place to live.

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