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Rainwater Harvesting Overview
 

Over the last century, impervious surfaces like concrete, asphalt and roofing materials have been diverting natural rainwater absorption from developed areas and has begun depletion of the local underground aquifers. By capturing as much rainfall as possible from buildings and structures, we can use that water to irrigate landscaping during dry times and prevent erosion during times of high precipitation. By using rainwater for washing laundry, flushing toilets and pressure washing houses and vehicles, we can further contribute to water conservation by limiting the use of drinking water and reducing the energy used to pump that water from the municipal supply. The combination of these effects can greatly contribute to the conservation of our most precious natural resource - water.

 

Library of System Designs
 

RainHarvest Systems Library of Rainwater System Designs

 

If you're looking for a quick-start and would prefer to just browse through our drawings, our Library of Rainwater Collection System Designs is the perfect place to start. In our library you'll find our most popular systems ranging from residential to commercial, above ground and below ground, and from plastic to fiberglass and corrugated steel rainwater harvesting systems. You can download your system design in either PDF or DWG (CAD) formats and we'll be happy to help you customize the system to your needs. Just give us a call at 800-654-WATER (9283).

  

 

 

 
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A Rain Harvest Masters Thesis by Bill Hicks, P.E.
 
 

Texas Rainwater Harvesting Manual
American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association
Rain Harvesting in 10 steps- By RainHarvesting

 
 

State of Rainwater Harvesting In The US by Tammie Stark and Doug Pushard

 

 
These events have proven, year after year, to be successful in gathering professionals, from a variety of industries, and leading the conversations that ultimately facilitate countless design innovations and improvements. If you're networking at one of these shows, be sure to stop by our booth to improve your knowledge about the simplicity of rain harvesting!
 
Show Name: Dates: Location:
ASPE 2024 Booth 439 October 21-22, 2024 Columbus, OH
 
 
ASPE Convention & Expo
ASPE’s Convention & Expo is the only industry event designed to showcase innovations in plumbing system design—where attendees can learn about the latest plumbing products, services, and design techniques.
 

An Introduction to Water Meters
The Aquatel Wireless Tank Level Monitor
Commercial Fiberglass Rainwater Collection Systems
Flow Inducer Industrial Rainwater Pump Stations
The Graf Carat Tank
The Optimax Industrial Commercial Rainwater Pre-Filter

 

State Rainwater Harvesting Laws and Legislation - National Conference of State Legislatures
Key West Mandates Cisterns and Green Building Codes NPR
Atlanta Potable Rainwater Catchment Ordinance
Bellingham, WA Rainwater Harvesting Manual
California AB-1750 Rainwater Capture Act of 2012
California Adopts IAPMO-based Uniform Plumbing Code for Rainwater and Greywater(01/29/2013)
Flagstaff City Council OKs rainwater plan- Arizona Daily Sun
HarvestH2o List of Statutes and Regulations

Atlanta Post Development Stormwater Management Ordinance
Implementing Green Infrastructure in Atlanta
Rainwater Code Updates
Colorado Rainwater Code Update
Cistern Code In Virginia

 

DSIRE: Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency

The Price of Water 2019: Even Without Federal Infrastructure Deal, Cities Continue to Invest - Circle of Blue

 

Customizable RainHarvest Sales Brochure- A free, downloadable, customizable sales brochure you can use to grow your business

Guidance on Use of Rainwater Tanks- from the Australian Government
Rainwater Plumbing Guide- from the South Australian Government
Rainwater Beer: A Case Study- by RainHarvest Systems
Rainwater System Pump Selection- by RainHarvest Systems
Future Trends: How to Live Sustainably- Vanderbilt University
Recommendations for Designing Rain Harvesting Systems- by the Roofwater Harvesting Research Group
Air Conditioning Condensate Harvesting- by Phil Weynand, San Antonio Water System
Harvesting Rainwater for Landscape Use- Patricia Waterfall, Univ. of Arizona
Alaska Domestic Water Storage Tanks- Univ. of Alaska at Fairbanks Extension
Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Montana- Montana State University Extension

 

Ultraviolet Disinfection in Drinking Water Applications - Jack Holmgreen

Monitoring a New Green Roof for Water Quality and Quantity - Dr. Charles C. Glass, Mr. Peter A. Johnson

 

 

DIY Off Grid Rainwater Harvesting - Life Uncontained, 1/20
Rainwater Harvesting Q&A (cost, is it illegal, how I treat, etc.) - Homesteadnomics, 6/17
Rainwater Harvesting Home System Tour - Homesteadonomics, 10/15

ABC News: L.A. Looks at Harvesting Rain Water with TreePeople
From "This Old House" Roger Cook - how to install rainwater collection
Rain Harvesting System Installation

Steve Fisher's Rainwater Collection
Part 1 -Walkthrough
Part 2 -The Roof
 
Clackamas County Oregon
 
Preparedness 101
Water Storage Part 1from Anaheim California, Chlorine Considerations
 
 
 
 
 

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