Rain collection

Capture precious runoff in catch basins, barrels, and cisterns

Educational DIY Rainwater Collection System - All You Need to Know shows a rainwater system I put in this past weekend for catching water.

From concept to commission, we can take care of all the detailsWe have been designing and installing rainwater collection systems since 2004. While there are consistent principles to rainwater harvesting, our systems have evolved through our knowledge, experience and the latest technology. We provide customized rainwater harvesting systems that are optimized for

We’ve finally gotten a long, soaking rain, here in South Austin! The stock tank hose has been emptying into the upper flower bed for a good 12 hours now, and the lowest zones of my yard have …

There are 4 major ways to collect water on your homestead: drilling a well, collecting rainwater, pumping it from a river, and condensation.

Rainwater harvesting is the ancient practice of collecting and storing precipitation for later use. Setups can range from simple to the amazingly complex.

Rainwater Harvesting 101Got a Question about Rainwater Harvesting? Ask it here.What is Rainwater Harvesting?Rainwater harvesting is collecting the run-off from a structure or other impervious surface in order to store it for later use. Traditionally, this involves harvesting the rain from a roof. The rain will collect in gutters that

I love rain harvesting. My rainwater barrel is super cool and a good metaphor for water conservation. But I find it interesting to actually run the math and see how little water they hold…

Isn't rainwater too acidic to drink? Isn't rainwater illegal? How do I know how much I need to collect? We have the answers and more on why rainwater collection is our preferred off grid water solution!

Tired of paying high water bills? Have you heard of the ways you can use a rain catcher to lower those bills? You probably also didn't know that 623 gallons of water can be harvested from 1 inch of rain on a 1,000-square-foot roof and as far as rain barrels are concerned, a typical 1/2-inch rainfall will fill a 50- to 55-gallon barrel. I'm sharing everything I know about making rainwater collection an efficient way to lower your bills and help the environment.