Active rainwater harvesting is the practice of collecting rainfall in a container so the water can be used for water-requiring activities. Depending on the overall equipment and any governmental regulations, rainwater harvesting can be used for any activity that requires water inside and outside a home, farm, business, or industry. A simple rainwater collection setup… [Read More]
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Rain Tanks | When is a Water Pump Needed in Rainwater Harvesting
For many homeowners and small businesses, a common question with rainwater harvesting practice is whether a water pump will be needed or not. Rainwater harvesting can be defined as the collection, storage, and use of precipitation, and with the right equipment, can be used for all the water needs on a home, farm, or business. … [Read More]
Rain Tanks | Rainwater Harvesting Accessory Guide
Rainwater harvesting systems work at their best when paired with rain harvest accessories to provide better quality water for use. There are a distinct set of accessories available as add-ons that can be used with most if not all rainwater harvesting (RWH) setups. The most popular product types are the tank screen, downspout screen, and… [Read More]
Rain Tanks | First Flush Diverter Explained
What is A First Flush Diverter Device? In rainwater harvesting practice, a first flush diverter device is a companion accessory and add-on component used to promote a cleaner rainwater harvest. First flush devices are simple by design and are made to collect and discard a select amount of the first rainfall as waste. First flushes… [Read More]
Rain Tanks | Top 5 States for Rainwater Harvesting with Government Supported Incentives
Please note for rainwater harvesting, any and all rules, regulations, and incentives are handled by local legislation on the state level. Current federal legislature hands down responsibility for rainwater harvesting to individual state legislation, who may further pass along the responsibility of building codes and rebates to cities, townships, or counties. This means any personal… [Read More]
Rain Tanks | How to Design a Rainwater Harvesting System
Introductory Guide and Overview on Rainwater System Design The steps to designing a rainwater harvesting system will depend on a few key points that are unique to the practice of harvesting rainwater. In general, rain collection systems follow a similar and fairly basic blueprint that makes all systems alike. The result of a well-designed rainwater… [Read More]
Rain Tanks | How to Capture Rainwater on Your Roof
Interested in rainwater harvesting? Want to know more about the practice and how to best capture the rain that falls on your roof? In this Rain Tanks Series post, we will look into how to capture rainwater on your roof, what is needed, recommended, and some common, important points. Rainwater harvesting is the practice of… [Read More]