Using Rain Water as a Water Source
- March 8, 2019
Pioneer Water Tanks Provide Clean and Fresh Rainwater Storage
Rainwater harvesting is legal across America, with eight states that have restrictions. For example, Colorado residents can legally collect rainwater but only up to 150-Gallons, according to Colorado House Bill 16-1005 (2016)
(Learn More about the Legality of Rainwater Harvesting)
Rainwater is a clean, sustainable water source with the perfect pH for plants that is untouched by ground contamination. It’s a widely used water source, even in dry and arid regions. In Texas, it’s encouraged by the State with sales tax exemptions as well as local financial incentives. (Learn More)
Rainwater harvesting can be done on a small DIY scale with a rain barrel, but anything larger than that should require a professional who has the accreditation and experience. We recommend working with an ARCSA, American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association, Accredited rainwater professional to ensure that your system will be up to standard.
Successful rainwater systems start with a few considerations:
- The annual rainfall in your area
- What the water will be used for
- If the property has access to another water source such as a utility main or a water well
- Roof collection area, rooftop materials, downspout locations, and gutter system
Rainwater systems are designed for these considerations. You wouldn’t want a system that stores too much or too little rainwater to fulfill your water needs. Some residential and commercial properties will run their entire water system off of their rainwater tank, while yet others keep it separate to supply a specific purpose like irrigation.
The basic rainwater system breaks down to:
The Rooftop Collection Area: True rainwater harvesting systems only use a building roof to collect rain from. Collecting water from anything else would probably be considered something else.
The Gutter System: The gutter system needs to have a filter that removes organic matter, like seamless gutters.
Downspouts and Conveyance: When a rainwater system is installed after a house is already built, the location of everything can determine where the rainwater system is located.
Rainwater Storage Tank: Pioneer Water Tanks are the top of the line water storage system that ensures that your water is fresh and clean.
Pump / Filters / Other Accessories: All of these things are entirely dependent on the system needs and what it will be used for. Some systems use gravity, while others use pumps and filtration.
We supply Pioneer Water Tanks to keep rainwater fresh and clean for later use. Rainwater is protected within our exclusive AQUALINER® Fresh tank liner, that’s BPA-Free and NSF-61 Certified with antimicrobial technology embedded into the top layer.
From storage to use, rainwater is used as a drinking water source and for domestic purposes worldwide.
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For advice on setting up a rainwater harvesting system, contact the team at Pioneer Water Tanks on (877) 223-7784 or fill in our form to enquire online.
