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3 Tips for Rainwater Harvesting System Owners During a Drought

    Source While recent rains have brought welcome relief to the Southeastern United States, the water levels in streams, rivers, and lakes remains low and the deficit in rainfall numbers continues. You can monitor the drought at the National … Continue reading

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What’s the Difference Between Rainwater Harvesting Systems and Greywater Systems?

All too often in this industry, we have seen the definitions of rainwater and greywater harvesting become muddled. While both systems recycle water, it’s the type of re-used water that’s completely different. Both rainwater and greywater have valuable applications in … Continue reading

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25 Tips for Water Quality Month

  When the United Nations declared 2005-2015 as an “International Decade for Action: Water for Life,” they added a designation for the month of August to be known as Water Quality Month. At a time of the year when so … Continue reading

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The Top 10 Tasks That Get Your Garden Spring-Ready!

When temperatures get warmer and rain showers coax your bulbs into bloom, it’s time to get your garden spring-ready. Take a walk around your outdoor spaces and see what needs to be done. Is your mulch thinned out? Could your … Continue reading

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The ABCs of Frozen Pipes

‘Tis the season…for cold temps, frozen pipes and potential disaster. Yep, it’s winter. But before you go running amok, let us help. We know that trying to prevent (and deal with the potential aftermath of) frozen pipes can be intimidating. … Continue reading

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Go with the Flow: Picking a Pump Station

So, you’ve decided to start the rain-harvesting process. You’ve learned about rain collection systems and know your stuff. But, what’s most important? We cut through the noise for you. One of the key components in your rain-harvesting system is your … Continue reading

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How do you know rainwater is safe for drinking?

When it comes to sustainable living and water conservation many people conserve water—but they also wonder, “How do I really know if the rainwater I collect is safe for drinking?” Though it is an understandable question and concern, we are … Continue reading

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A Glossary of Rainwater and Greywater Recycling Terms

      If you’re new to the concept of rainwater harvesting or greywater recycling, all the terminology might be a tad overwhelming. Here are the definitions of some of the most commonly-used terms you’ll find on our website.    … Continue reading

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Rainwater Beer

Randy checks the setup before the brewfest begins. Rainwater is an ideal base to use for making beer. It is a natural water source, free of chlorine, fluoride, and any other added chemicals. It allows the true taste of the grains … Continue reading

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It’s Time for a Rainwater Harvesting System Tune-Up!

When the weather turns warm, it’s time to tune up your rainwater harvesting system for the summer days ahead. Preventive maintenance is the most cost-effective way to keep your system running smoothly throughout the year and it also assures that … Continue reading

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