Rainwater storage ideas

Isn't rainwater too acidic to drink? Isn't rainwater illegal? How do I know how much I need to collect? We have the answers and more on why rainwater collection is our preferred off grid water solution!

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A home improvement project that I’ve always had on my list is installing rainwater tanks in our backyard. When I was living at home, my parents almost never used tap water to irrigate the garden, and always relied on their two 5000L rainwater tanks to look after the garden. Using water from the tap

G. H. Residence was conceived less as a house, but more as an extension and outgrowth of the limestone and aquifers of the Central Texas geography. The roof structure is configured so as to create a natural basin for the collection of rainwater, not unlike the vernal pools found in the outcroppings of Enchanted Rock. These basins harness additional natural flows through the use of photovoltaic and solar hot-water panels. The water, electricity and heat which are harvested on the roof tie…

The need to store water is mostly a consequence of an unreliable supply. Moreover, there is the desire to recycle rainwater and make use of underground water sources. Water tanks form a central part of a water supply system. However, when it comes to water storage, there are numerous options. Underground and above ground tanks [...]

Start to finish build of rainwater collection / harvesting system using three (3) IBC totes as rain barrels and ABS pipes and fittings, with a modern wooden ...

Here are the best places to find completely free rainwater harvesting barrels and other rainwater storage containers.

STAND-ALONE RAINWATER COLLECTOR: We are students industrial design and for the past 2 weeks we have been building a rain harvesting system. Our client is a community with a public garden because they don't have a private garden for themselves. The garden is a place where they can c…

Want to collect rainwater at home and save money on water? Build one of these rainwater harvesting systems at home with barrels or tanks.

Underground Rainwater Storage in an IBC With Pumped Supply: 4 Steps (with Pictures)

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Collecting rainwater is an eco-friendly way to nourish your lawn and garden. With these rain containment products, you'll save money and Mother Earth in style.

We’ve finally gotten a long, soaking rain, here in South Austin! The stock tank hose has been emptying into the upper flower bed for a good 12 hours now, and the lowest zones of my yard have …

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