Interest in rainwater collection has sparked a growing industry throughout the country including the Greater Seattle and outlying areas. How does one sort through the growing list of those who offer components, designs, and installations? The first question you should ask yourself is “What am I looking to achieve with a rainwater harvesting system?” Am I … Continue reading Interest in Rainwater Collection Sparks a Growing Industry
Skagit County allows residents rainwater collection for household use. Skagit County will consider rainwater collection as an alternative source for potable water for a single family residence in affected areas of the in stream flow rules and its well moratorium. This welcome decision will allow over 5,000 land owners to develop their properties while keeping … Continue reading Skagit County Rainwater Collection for Household Use
The new Seattle 2016 Stormwater and Drainage code is prompting many architects to include detention/infiltration systems into their residential designs to mitigate unwanted roof runoff. This typically incorporates roof runoff to be collected temporarily, in above ground storage, to be slowly released into an infiltration system on site. This can be a series of infiltration … Continue reading Rainwater Collection Meets Seattle Code & Saves Money
