Seven Facts You Should Know about Rainwater Harvesting (But Were Afraid to Ask)
10th Sep 2015
- Rainwater Harvesting is a water conservation technique used for collecting, storing, and using rainwater for irrigation and other non-potable uses for water. Properly treated, rainwater can be used for drinking.
- Rainwater harvesting helps conserve water and reduces electricity consumption needed to treat and distribute water.
- Rainwater is chemical free and charged with hydrogen-a necessary and natural fertilizer.
- Rainwater harvesting is actually an ancient technique used as far back as 4,000 years ago.
- 1 inch of rain over 1,000 square feet of roof can conserve up to 660 gallons of water.
- A cistern is an underground tank used for rainwater collection. A rainwater tank is usually 100 gallons or more and is above ground.
- Rain Barrels are one of the easiest ways to collect rainwater. Their origin began with barrels left over from imported goods brought into New England in the 1600’s.