Rainwater collection tanks get heavy. Before installing one on a roof or water tower, make sure the structure is sufficiently braced to handle the full weight of the tank.

A basic safe rainwater collection system needs five things: A pre-filtration system to remove any debris before the water enters the storage tanks. A calming inlet to keep new water from stirring up ...

Tiny Tanks for Tiny Places If you live in an apartment and are looking to catch a bit of rainwater for your potted plants, the standard 50-gallon drum is overkill. You could use a 5-gallon bucket, but ...

The cost of WISY's rainwater collection system depends on the size of the tank, but it can range from $4,000 to $10,000 or more, plus labor. Filters cost around $300, a pump $500 to $800, and the ...

Rainwater collection seems like a no-brainer for any type of new construction, especially for a house. Whether it's watering household plants, keeping the pool full or augmenting an entire ...

Water management experts say decentralized techniques like rainwater collection tanks, green rooftops, and even absorbent pavement could be the best way to manage water from storms and prevent the ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Just this month, one couple gathered 3,700 gallons of rainwater for use later. Not every home has a backyard or side-yard large enough to accommodate the large storage ...

Van Sickle said an average 30,000 gallon tank can supply water to a single family home with two or three people for about ten months. “Our average rainwater tank this year is 30,000 but the ...

In Arizona, the state offers a tax credit for collecting rainwater, but that water can only be used for agricultural purposes. There are individual credits that are provided by cities in Arizona, too.

Once the first collection pond’s value was proven, others were dug. “Community-driven, decentralized water management is the solution for my country,” Singh said in the interview.

In Arizona, the state offers a tax credit for collecting rainwater, but that water can only be used for agricultural purposes. There are individual credits that are provided by cities in Arizona, too.