Article Summary For this article, we will be discussing underground septic tanks, and size refers to the septic tank’s total volume handling capacity. See our article on above ground septic tanks for more information on these tanks and systems. The requirements for minimum septic tank capacity depend on several factors. State, county and/or city guidelines… [Read More]
Resin Material Market Shortages and Rising Prices: Q1 2021
Executive Summary The import, export, manufacturing and production industries are experiencing a variety of problems in Q1 2021 within the areas of market supply and demand, material shortages and pricing, with these industries and variables closely related and affecting each other. Plastic resins are the key focus material with other materials including steel, lumber, microchips… [Read More]
What Size Rain Tank Do I Need?
To determine the rainwater tank and gallon size that best suits your unique scenario: understand five (5) rainwater harvesting (RWH) variables. These key details are selective to RWH systems and should be considered prior to implementing a system and the rain tank that meets the size for your individual application and needs. Key Detail Variables… [Read More]
Home Rainfall Collection Calculator
Looking to calculate your home rainwater collection volume from regular rainfall events? Calculating the amount of rainfall in gallons of water involves variables fully dependent on where you live and the entire size of the rainwater harvesting (RWH) system. Needed variables include: (1) Expected rainfall depth in inches; (2) Catchment area size in square feet,… [Read More]
What is My Rainfall?
Annual Precipitation Your geographic location will determine the average rainfall amount you experience and is available for rainwater harvesting, tank water collection, and home water usage. Understanding annual precipitation values and amounts is important in rainwater harvesting (RWH) applications and is a good step in planning, installing, and/or optimizing a RWH system. Rain harvesters seeking… [Read More]
Rainwater Harvesting for Livestock
In Northern Alabama, a poultry farm implemented the use of a 100,000 gallon bladder-style reservoir to store rainwater for its livestock. The system was engineered to harvest the rainwater that comes down on an 82,000 ft2 poultry house roof. Two inches of rain is all that is needed to fill the 100-foot by 36-foot bladder… [Read More]