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Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) for Residential Use

Hooking up rain barrels to catch the spring rains.

Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is growing in popularity in the United States, and why not? Rainwater is naturally a very high quality water source. Particularly in a water-challenged state like California,

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Rainwater Collection Potential

Remember, for every inch of rain, about 600 gallons of water can be collected per 1,000 square feet of surface collection area.

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Water Budgeting

The indoor and outdoor water budgets are the calculated amount of water a household will require based on the size of the family, number and types of fixtures, and landscape…

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Residential Uses for Rainwater

The collection pot for water from the rainwater downpipe from the gutter above, integrated into the landscape.

There are three general approaches to utilizing residential rainwater, decreasing use of other water sources, increasing groundwater supplies, and greatly decreasing stormwater runoff.

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Residential RWH and Building Codes

If you are attaching a simple rain barrel or cistern irrigation system to your downspouts, it is unlikely that a permit is required for your RWH system. Even a more…

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Residential RWH Costs

A quick, inexpensive, do-it-yourself, daisy-chained rain barrel system for your home can provide early summer water for your landscaping and give you a lot of satisfaction for as little as…

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