Rainwater Reuse
Rainwater Reuse Is Popular in America--and the World
Rainwater reuse is collecting the run-off from a structure, normally a roof, and then using for a variety of other purposes. The idea of rainwater harvesting usually conjures up images of an old farm cistern or thoughts of developing countries. The reality is that recycling rain water is not just for the farm anymore! There are many countries such as Germany and Australia where rainwater harvesting is the norm. Due to the green building movement, we are seeing rainwater collection systems become more popular here in America as many cities and municipalities are limiting residents' use of water by banning outdoor water at certain times during the day and prohibiting the use of water to clean driveways and sidewalks. In addition, according to Water Market USA, water rates will rise steeply in direct relation to the dwindling, local water tables.
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Reusing Rainwater – Application Ideas
Its applications can be from watering your flowers to rinsing the shampoo from your hair--rainwater leaves your hair extra soft and shiny. Here are some other specific uses of rain water reclamation.
With a rainwater harvest, you can:
- Water your lawn and garden
- Wash your vehicles
- Wash your pets
- Refill your fountains and fish ponds
- Refill your swimming pool
- Wash your driveways and sidewalks
- Use it for all indoor non-potable fixtures (toilets and clothes washer)
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Rainwater Collection Benefits the Environment
Rainwater collection systems can be as simple as collecting rain in a rain barrel or as elaborate as harvesting rainwater into large cisterns to supply your entire household demand. Collecting rain water provides credits in local green building scoring programs and for impervious cover. It also provides up to 6 points in the LEED rating system for New Home Construction.
Increasing the amount of reclaimed water for residential, agricultural, and commercial consumers will also significantly ease the strain on rivers, lakes, and aquifers that provide us with clean and safe drinking water. (Learn why water conservation is important.) You will discover that once you start collecting rainwater, you will begin to be more appreciative of and more careful about how you use water in your daily routine.