If you are new to rainwater harvesting, want to improve your setup, or learn how to build a potable rainwater system, follow the 8 steps to successful rainwater harvesting.
Rainwater harvesting can be as simple as a rain barrel that catches rain from a downspout or as complex as a fully equipped system collecting tens or hundreds of thousands of gallons to filter and purify for indoor, potable uses.
The true measure of a successful rainwater setup will be whether or not it provides the right volume of water and the right quality for your intended use.
Whether you are looking to harvest the rain for a garden, a farm, for business use, off-grid living, drinking water or more, our Rain Tanks Series has the information to help you become a professional rain harvester.
Step 1
Know your water needs
Know what you plan to use collected rainwater for and how many gallons you may need to help pave the way for the rest of the steps and plan the overall blueprint of your new system.
Step 2
Rainwater catchment volume
Knowing how much rainwater you can collect from your catchment area will let you know what rain tank size is needed as well as if enough water can be harvested for your uses.
Step 3
Store harvested rainwater
Without a collection container, your rain will simply flow to the ground. Choose the tank size, material type, and location right for your property and use case.
Step 4
Know your environment
Know your environment, where you live, annual rainfall, cleanliness and the potential for debris and other matter that can make it into your valuable rainwater resource.
Step 5
Include rain harvesting accessories
Harvest cleaner rainwater. Keep plant debris, animals, pests, sunlight and more by including rain harvesting accessories and harvest cleaner rainwater.
Step 6
Will you need a water pump
Water pumps are often needed in rainwater harvesting to provide the pressure that applications need.
Step 7
Final filtration
Harvested rainwater often needs filtered for many uses. Know your options and how to reach potable grade, safe drinking water quality.
Step 8
Know rights, rebates and restrictions
Water rights, laws, tax rebates, and city incentives for rainwater harvesting are all possible based on where you live in the USA.
