Rainwater harvesting May 21, 2008
Posted by concreteguy in sustainability.Tags: conservation, green living, rain water harvesting, sustainability
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We’ve been collecting AC condensation in a rain barrel. In 2 weeks we’ve gotten 20 gallons already. Did you know that 1 inch of rain on 1000 square feet of roof produces 550 – 600 gallons of water runoff? Time to collect more of that, which would just run off into the street, and use it to water the yard and garden.
Hellllllllll Yes! I have a high efficiency furnace which produces water all year round. I admit it is more of a pain in the winter to figure out what to do with the water. It’s not like the frozen plants need it, but I do collect and use it the rest of the year. Why make your local water treatment plant waste energy and harsh chemicals to treat your purified water? Don’t let it go to waste!
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… “Did you know that 1 inch of rain on 1000 square feet of roof produces 550 – 600 gallons of water runoff” … it is this awareness of the relative simplicity of collecting / harvesting rainwater that needs to be increased in industrialized countries. I believe that raising awareness on a “local” level on the topic of rainwater harvesting is what is needed more in the USA and other “industrialized” countries. I am trying to summarize useful information and helpful products / links on the topic of rainwater harvesting on my webpage,
http://www.watercollect.com During my research on this topic, I found that the relevant equipment is often relatively easy to install and also affordable – products are available to support rainwater harvesting in families / households or even larger communities. Low cost water tanks, rain barrel diverters, portable water storage tanks, rain water barrels, and rainwater cisterns are only some of them. A small local step can have a major global impact…