Thank you to all for your interest in rainwater collection and RainBank Rainwater Systems this year. RainBank has had a busy year designing and installing systems throughout the Pacific Northwest. Joining those in the past are Skagit, Snohomish, and Wahkiakum counties, who have all adopted rainwater collection for residential potable use. RainBank Rainwater Systems has … Continue reading Big Year For Rainwater Collection
Poorly designed and maintained rainwater harvesting systems can be more than unpleasant. As many others did, I built a house in the Puna district of the Big Island of Hawaii in the 1980’s. The inexpensive properties of the subdivisions above Hilo provided an opportunity for home ownership to those who could not otherwise afford to build. The … Continue reading Poorly Designed Rainwater Harvesting Systems
A five-year old rainwater harvesting system built for the city of Guelph, Ontario, Canada received an award for saving enough drinking water to fill four Olympic-sized swimming pools – by using captured rain for vehicle washdown. The Water’s Next national awards program honors the achievements and ideas of individuals and companies that successfully work to change … Continue reading Rainwater for Vehicle Washdown
