Nature’s Way to Help Save Money
Rainwater harvesting has been one of the age-old ways of saving money. The use of rain barrels in collecting rainwater has dates back 2,000 years ago from Thailand. Drought and the ever-increasing price of municipal water has turned many homeowners into regular harvesters of rainwater.
Usually, rainwater runoff is used to water lawns and gardens. But some also use it as drinking water. It is important to note that rainwater must undergo proper filtration with the use of a certified filtration system before it can be really safe to drink as there were health risks reported with the use of untreated rainwater.
Before installing any rainwater catchment system, you have to know how much rainwater you will need. Estimating your water needs requires knowing the size of your house and the amount of rainfall in your area.
Then, decide what catchment system to use in harvesting rainwater. Aside from rain barrels, cisterns, flow controls and pumps can also be used to collect water.
“For every inch of rain that falls on a catchment area of 1,000 square feet, you can expect to collect approximately 600 gallons of rainwater. Ten inches of rain falling on a 1,000 square foot catchment area will generate about 6,000 gallons of rainwater!” - Rain Barrel Guide
Aside from filtering if you’re going to use it for drinking, safety measures to abate risks for kids should not be overlooked either as it could cause drowning. Mosquito breeding is another concern that should prompt you to always check whether your rainwater harvesting system is properly covered. Also, don’t forget to check for overflow.
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