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Rainwater and Stormwater: Two Sides of the Same Story?

"Rainwater harvesting" (RWH) and “stormwater catchment” are often used interchangeably referring to a wide range of practices that capture and utilize or infiltrate rainfall on a site, rather than funneling…

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Low Impact Development (LID): Innovative Rain/Stormwater Management

By Penny Livingston and Leilanie Bruce Low Impact Development (LID) is an innovative rainwater and stormwater management approach that seeks solutions that model nature, specifically hydrological functions and geographic contours.

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Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) Defined

Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) is the practice of capturing, infiltrating or utilizing rainfall from roofs, constructed catchment surfaces, and driveways, sidewalks, parking lots and streets.

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Rainwater Harvesting and The Hydrologic System

On the water supply side, harvesting rainwater (and graywater) will greatly reduce your demand for municipally treated potable water, well water, and other water sources generally tapped for daily needs,…

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Efficiency and Conservation are Always the First Steps!

Even when using captured rainwater, get in the habit of using water wisely. Many existing homes, commercial, institutional and industrial facilities will save significant water and money by repairing leaks…

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Uses for Harvested Rainwater

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Benefits of Capturing Rainwater (Vary by Specific Use)

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Rainwater Quality and Filtration

Rainwater and snowfall are the ultimate sources of all drinking water on the planet. Rainwater and melted snow runs off the land and collects in lakes and rivers. They also…

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Rainwater Harvesting Design Considerations

Every rainwater harvesting (RWH) system is custom tailored to site features, intended water use, budget, new construction or a retrofit, and other factors.

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Typical Components of a Rainwater Harvesting System

Whether you are a homeowner, a water manager for a large industrial campus or a farmer trying to collect water for irrigation or animal watering stations, there are some common…

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Rainwater Harvesting Codes and Regulations

As of late 2009, California had no statewide regulations that either permit or prohibit rainwater harvesting. It is best to check first with your city and/or county regarding codes and…

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Rainwater Harvesting Costs

Costs for rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems vary tremendously, depending on the scale and complexity of the system. A simple residential rain barrel system for gravity-fed irrigation put together by the…

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