If current events have told us anything, it’s that the world is changing. Climate change is well underway, and water in many parts of the world is a common issue leading to extreme flood and drought situations. With all of this in mind, many people are doing their part and becoming more eco-friendly, even when it comes to household utilities. It is fast becoming the way to go. Best of all, it’s easy to go green when you start harvesting rain for your household water needs.
Harvesting rain? Why?
Whether it’s your only water supply or you’re using it to supplement other freshwater supplies such as a low-yielding or poor quality well, active rainwater harvesting refers to the practice of collecting rainwater from a surface into a cistern for later use. This can then be used for non-potable water supply to flush toilets, wash laundry or irrigate gardens and crops. With a little extra filtration, it can be treated to potable standards and used as a high-quality drinking water resource which many people are moving towards either by necessity, or to help mitigate the impact on local aquifers.
At Myrain Water Inc., we help you determine the best way to harvest rainwater for your needs. The water collected is typically used for flushing toilets and irrigation, but can also be treated and used for drinking, washing dishes, and bathing needs. In many urban settings, rainwater harvesting is used mostly for outdoor use, but it can also reduce costs on municipal/metered water supply if it is treated to potable standards.
What are the advantages of using rain to augment my water supply?
Harvesting rainwater is something that everyone can do, on any scale, and it is one of the most eco-friendly ways to save and use water! It not only helps with conservation of groundwater in areas where most water supply is taken from groundwater sources, but it can also help you save energy by taking a lot of your water usage off the grid. By utilizing UV treatment, you no longer have the headache of chlorination use, which for many households is a double win, since it removes the chlorinated taste from your water.
Best of all, if you’re in a flood zone, rainwater harvesting can reduce stormwater runoff, keeping your home and basement dry and mold-free, and reducing costs that go to improving your drainage infrastructure (like sump pumps and other drainage needs). By slowing the water down on your property, either by passive rain harvesting (swales) or active rain harvesting (cisterns) you actually help retain water for the surrounding landscape to draw from by storing the water in the ground (or tank). This also prevents erosion issues that come hand in hand with heavy rainfalls. There’s really nothing to lose by trying out a rainwater harvesting system.
How can rainwater harvesting work for my situation?
Give us a call to find out what we can do for you! Contact us today for a free consultation and discussion on how rainwater harvesting can meet your everyday needs.