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Rainwater Harvesting –Rainwater Harvesting –Capturing Nature’s BestCapturing Nature’s Best
All Rainfall Is ValuableAll Rainfall Is Valuable
Renewed Interest in Renewed Interest in Collecting RainwaterCollecting Rainwater
*Increased Demand for a Decreasing Water Supply
*Health Concerns
*Reducing Storm Water
Cisterns Used To Be The Standard For Many Cisterns Used To Be The Standard For Many PeoplePeople
Rainwater Uses:Rainwater Uses:
*Attract and provide water for wildlife, birds and butterflies
*Add interest, soothing sound and beauty
*Or treated and used for all in-home use
Passive CollectionPassive CollectionRain gardens, Berms,and BasinsRain gardens, Berms,and Basins
Complex /ActiveComplex /ActiveRainwater HarvestingRainwater Harvesting
Rain BarrelsRain Barrels
Cisterns are available in many Cisterns are available in many sizes and types of materialsizes and types of material
Distribute Water to Desired Distribute Water to Desired LocationLocationPDrip irrigation
PWater gardenPWildlife and Livestock waterPSprayer tanksPSprinklers -with pressurePIn home