Our Rain Tanks Series posts are a collection of articles focused entirely on the practice of rainwater harvesting. In this series, we provide a detailed overview on many topics, important points, uses and applications, approaches, how-to’s, and recommendations. Rainwater harvesting practice, setups, equipment and much more will be covered in exclusive detail. Topics range from… [Read More]
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Rain Tanks | How to Turn Rainwater into Drinking Water
There are several methods available to turn rainwater into potable, drinkable water that is safe to drink. By definition, potable water is water that is safe for human consumption as well as for use in other potable applications such as cleaning, cooking, and bathing. One of the most common reasons to treat harvested rainwater into… [Read More]
Rain Tanks | How Much Rainwater Can I Collect with Rainwater Harvesting
When it comes to the practice of rainwater harvesting, on first thought many people think of rain barrels and small volumes of water used to water a garden. While this is both a popular and common use, there are many other uses and a much larger volume of water that can be achieved through harvesting… [Read More]
Rain Tanks | A Revisit to the Water-Energy Nexus
Everyone knows we as human beings require clean, drinkable water to survive. Many, however, do not consider the electrical energy required to treat, purify and supply the water used daily by the majority of people in developed countries and cities around the world, as well as just how much water is needed.
Rain Tanks | How to Protect a Rainwater Tank from Freezing
Freezing temperatures are both a challenge and concern for rainwater harvesting tanks and practice across much of the United States. Whenever winter arrives or sudden cold fronts come through, there may be water still left in a tank. This is especially true for rainwater systems that harvest large volumes of rainfall, setups with large storage… [Read More]
Rain Tanks | Above Ground vs Underground Rainwater Tanks
In the practice of rainwater harvesting, there are multiple types of collection containers good to use but only two main locations for a container to be positioned and installed: above ground or underground. There are advantages and disadvantages to each location as well as selective features available to each type of tank. Whenever planning a… [Read More]
Rain Tanks | How to Ensure Consistent, Optimal Rainwater Quality
When practicing rainwater harvesting, ensuring consistent, optimal water quality is always ideal. In some applications, such as indoor uses or providing water for animals such as livestock, it is a requirement. Maintaining a steady, high quality rainwater supply will improve the overall health of the system, reduce maintenance needs, and ensure water of the right… [Read More]