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The RainBank Year in Review 2014

new-years-in-village_w725_h544It has been an exciting year for RainBank Rainwater Systems and the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA).  Momentum began late in the first quarter of 2014, and really picked up speed during the fourth quarter; the outlook for rainwater collection in 2015 is very bright.

For your reading pleasure, I’ve chosen some blog posts for you to review, which will give you a good sense of the types of projects we’ve completed, and the content that resonates strongly with our audience.

Cement Cisterns Collect Urban Rainwater …One way to solve this issue is with a cement vault, constructed beneath the house, which stores the captured rain water for potable use.

Rainwater Harvesting Industry Conference …This class will advance Ken’s accredited professional endorsement to Inspection Specialist. Ken is also pleased to announce he was voted in as northwest regional representative of ARCSA and will be an advisor to the education committee.

Should You Use an External or Submersible Pump in Your Rainwater Collection System?… As mentioned in a previous post, centrifugal pumps are the most common type used in rainwater collection. 

From the many new jobs and customers we have met this year, to my speaking engagement at the ARCSA conference, we’ve been kept very busy at RainBank.

From the first potable system installed in Seattle city limits by RainBank, to the 4- 25,000 gallon tank builds for the Sea Scouts in Galveston, TX. I would like to thank each and every one of our customers, peers, and associates for making this past year a growth year for RainBank and our industry.

I would like to thank my team: Sonia, Gordy, Vicki, and Chad for your excellence, pride and devotion. I would like to send my appreciation to ARCSA for its commitment and promotion of our industry, and my deepest respect to those who have paved the way in bringing rainwater collection to the level we are experiencing today. Happy New Year.

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ARCSA Endorses Rainwater Harvesting Legislation

waterfallThe nonprofit rainwater harvesting industry association, The American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA) strongly supports legislation with an eye toward helping communities better prepare for the future by providing new incentives and investments to help residents, businesses and local water agencies conserve, recycle and manage limited water supplies.

ARCSA president, David Crawford has asked Congress to support rainwater harvesting by passing two bills in the House and Senate, introduced by Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein, along with Reps. Grace Napolitano and Peter DeFazio.

In his letter, dated December 7, 2014, Crawford states:  “ARCSA strongly supports legislation in the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives that aims to help communities nationwide better prepare for the future by providing new incentives and investments to help residents, businesses and local water agencies conserve, recycle and manage limited water supplies. Introduced in the Senate (S. 2771) by Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and in the House (H.R. 5363) by Reps. Grace Napolitano (D-CA) and Peter DeFazio (D-OR), “W21: Water in the 21st Century” would expand rebates and grants for water conservation and efficiency; support local investments in water recycling and improved groundwater and storage; invest in research into water-saving technologies and desalination; and establish an open water data system. The measure also would seek to help local communities take steps to become better prepared for drought.”

Please click here to read the full article on ARCSA’s position and learn why it is important, not just for improved water conservation, but also to foster economic development through the creation of new jobs associated to rainwater harvesting industry development.

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Will President Obama Support Rainwater Harvesting Petition?

water droplets on leavesOn November 17, at its national conference in Phoenix, Arizona, ARCSA (the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association) will launch a petition as an appeal to President Obama, in support of rainwater harvesting. After the initial launch, an email link will be distributed to supporters who want to sign the petition. The original petition email link will be launched via ARCSA’s newsletter, click here to subscribe.  After the petition reaches 150 names, it will be accessible on the Whitehouse.gov “We the People” website.

Once launched, 100,000 names must be collected within 30 days, (December 16, 2014). When the goal is reached, the petition in support of rainwater harvesting will be placed in line for an official response from President Obama.

The petition language is straightforward and concise:

WE PETITION THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION 

…to stimulate the emerging rainwater-harvesting industry through legislation or executive order, creating new jobs in design, installation, education, R&D, sales, plumbing, landscaping, roofing, monitoring and maintenance, which could propel the U.S. to international leadership, with compounding fiscal benefits.

The many justifications include:

  • Worldwide demand for clean water exceeds supply.
  • Rainwater can help fill the gap and reduce stormwater pollution.
  • One inch of rain is over 600 gallons per 1,000 sq. ft. of roof.
  • Rainwater is a valuable resource that reduces demand on water infrastructure.
  • A new national standard, ARCSA/ASPE/ANSI 63 details safe design & installation.
  • Treated rainwater can easily surpass EPA standards.

We encourage you to click one of the share buttons below to ensure this information is seen by colleagues, friends and family, far and wide.  We want to ensure that this meaningful request gets in front of our President.

SIGN THE PETITION NOW (Please note: signing the petition is a 2 step process.  After you sign, you will be asked to reply to an email to verify your signature.)