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Residential Rainwater Collection

What Storage is Best for a Rainwater Collection System?

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buried tankStorage for domestic, household use (potable) is required by code to be NSF approved for drinking water. RainBank Rainwater Systems of Seattle recommends that any storage for residential systems meet this standard. An irrigation system can be converted to domestic use safely if the cistern is NSF approved.

Available space, along with aesthetics, should be considered in what type of water tank best suits the intent and design.

15,000 gal. residential WaWater tanks can be steel, polyethylene, fiberglass, or cement. There are bladder-type pillow tanks that can be placed in crawl spaces or buried tanks that have zero visual impact. Bolted together, galvanized steel water tanks have a liner inside the tank, while the steel shell provides protection and structure for the liner. Polyethylene (plastic) water tanks are the most cost effective. Additional tanks can easily be added in the future. Slimline tanks or Box tanks can be used for limited available space applications.

Lopez TanksInstallation requirements, codes, durability, warranty, and volume, should be considered as well.

A professional designer with experience in rainwater collection should have information to assist in making your decision for your water storage needs.

RainBank is an ARCSA accredited designer and full service installer of rainwater systems and also consults on water systems for both potable, household water use and non-potable for landscaping irrigation and toilet flushing. RainBank will design, install and package systems from 2,500 gallons to 50,000 gallons. Contact us.

Commercial Rainwater Harvesting, Residential Rainwater Collection

Ancient Practice Becomes a Hot Commodity

spider-985845_1280How is it that the ancient practice of rainwater harvesting is just catching on as a hot commodity to make and save money in commercial and residential worlds?

Businesses around the US are learning that in some areas, government is requiring better management of stormwater runoff, which necessitates the development of rainwater use across industries. Not just for drinking, captured rainwater can be used to toilet flushing and even to cool equipment.

At the recent ARCSA annual conference, held in drought-afflicted California, folks with an interest in rainwater harvesting gathered to learn how and why this ancient practice has moved from niche to mainstream. In the clip below, with excerpts from the ARCSA conference, CNBC’s Jane Wells talks about the business of capturing rainwater in California.

So, whether you’re a do-it-yourself kind of person and are seeking products, a Seattle homeowner in a small space wanting to design and install a residential system for lawn watering and laundry, or a commercial business in search of a steel tank to mitigate stormwater runoff, there’s a rainwater solution that can save the environment while saving you money down the road.

As this ancient practice becomes more and more popular, be sure to know your professionals and visit the ARCSA resource guide to ensure your rainwater system is designed and built to the highest industry standards.

Commercial Rainwater Harvesting, Rainwater Catchment, Residential Rainwater Collection

RainBank Rainwater Harvesting Systems in Seattle

SeaScoutBase_Galveston_RainBank_projectRainBank Rainwater Systems of Seattle is an ARCSA accredited designer, consultant, and installer of rainwater harvesting systems for both potable, and non-potable demands. Commercial and residential systems are designed and constructed to meet our customers’ specific needs.

RainBank will design, install and package systems from 2,500 gallons to 50,000 gallons.

RainBank’s customers are

  • Eco-friendly homeowners seeking to add rainwater collection or integrate into plans for a new premium or custom built residence
  • Architects developing plans for premium residential projects
  • High-end building contractors specializing in custom builds
  • Commercial contractors where rainwater harvesting is a component to the scope of the project

RainBank provides customers with an integrated, progressive and modern approach to sustainable, premium water systems.

RAINBANK SERVICES INCLUDE:

DESIGN: complete systems with performance specifications.

ENGINEERING & PERMITTING: to meet all legal requirements from county and state agencies; cost effective, faRBRWC917152st & hassle free.

INSTALLATION: includes onsite management & the “soup to nuts” installation of rainwater harvesting and storage systems.

PRODUCTS:  A rainwater system designed with WISY products requires minimal maintenance and never needs replacing.  Never clean a filter basket or a tank again.  Ever.  (Come back often; we’re adding new product lines for 2016!)

CONSULTING : is available throughout the US Including Hawaii, for all rainwater harvesting & Class B water systems.

PACKAGING: Customized kits & blueprints for do-it-your-selfers, those in remote locations, tract housing developers and large companies. Use the form below to contact us about customized kits or other services.