Rainwater Collection Gaining Huge Mainstream Momentum
There's kind of an edgy, underground movement of conscious homeowners and environmentalists that are finding creative ways to capture water and reuse it for their needs. BusinessWeek's Malia Wollan just wrote an article called "Rainwater collectors work to ease shortages," and she talks about the popularity of the movement. In the article, Wollan mentions a website called HarvestH20, which has seen an increasing number of visitors seeking information and advice on rainwater collection and reclamation.
A rainwater harvesting system in its simplest form will comprise a collection system and holding tank with plumbing in between. But systems range from the simple to the complex with water being used in a variety of ways, including as supplemental irrigation or household use. You might even consider using a system to water your home garden, as is shown in the image above. (more)
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