
600 gallons of water can sustain a family of four for five months. If you have a 1,000 square foot roof, you can harvest 600 gallons of rainwater from just one inch of rain.
Rainwater collection is simple and building a water catchment system can save you a ton of money in the long term. Who doesn’t want to save money and conserve water?
Follow this guide, and you’ll learn how to collect rainwater in no time.
1. Choose Your Rainwater Collection Area
The easiest and most frequently used place to harvest your rainwater is your roof. If you have a roof, gutters, and downspouts, you are already well on your way to collecting rainwater.
There are a few things to consider when choosing the best place for your rainwater catchment system.
- Decide what you’re going to use your water for and put your container close to that area. Lugging water is heavy, and moving a full rain barrel is close to impossible.
- If you have a place that typically gets a considerable accumulation of water, such as a steep section of your roof, that’s an ideal location to choose.
- Some people may not want their rainwater collection systems visible because they’re not always aesthetically pleasing. If that’s the case, consider picking a discreet location at the rear of the home.
2. Pick a Container That Meets Your Household’s Needs
The available options for rainwater storage are unlimited. The primary factors to consider when choosing your container are, your budget, and how much water you want to collect.
- If you’re planning on collecting rainwater on a small scale, a rain barrel is sufficient. Rain barrels can be purchased online or at most home improvement stores. These barrels typically already come with a screen to filter out leaves and other unwanted debris, and have a water spigot for convenience.
- If you’re harvesting rainwater on a small scale and are also on a strict budget, you can construct your own rain barrel using a food-grade quality plastic barrel. There are tons of instructions online that tell you how to DIY a rain barrel.
- If you’re looking to invest in a large-scale water catchment system to sustain your household, you can find numerous options online. Check here to find polyethylene tanks, steel tanks, underground tanks, and much more.
3. Set Up Your Water Catchment System
After you have chosen your location and chosen your water storage container, it’s time to set up your system.
- For convenience purposes, it’s best to elevate your water tank on a stand so that it’s easier to get a bucket or a watering can under the water spigot. You can use cinder blocks, build your own stand out of wood, or purchase one from a home improvement store.
- Install your rain barrel, or have a professional install your water catchment system for you.
Get Ready to Reap the Benefits
Once your system is set up, and your rainwater collection is underway, get ready to reap the rewards, whether you’re saving some extra money on your utilities, or sustaining your entire household’s water needs.
Contact us and let us know what system you decided to go with, and if it has been successful so far.
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