Catching the Rain – Helping the Environment

How do I get my arms around this huge piece regarding water and our environment? It’s a subject I’ve been sitting with for a couple of months.

As I began to read more about rainwater catchment as the absolute and only way, my challenge was about water recharging and our environment.  Thankfully, having had multiple conversations with others knowledgeable in the field, I have been able to unlock my thoughts and am now even more committed to capturing and reusing rainwater.

Catchment is a wonderful, case-by-case and opportunity-by-opportunity solution that benefits our environment.

This is not a new practice to consider! In years gone by, it was the dripping eve that captured water in a barrel, or some sort of container, that collected rainwater to be reused in a multitude of ways.

And now, here we are today with technology and practices that support sustainable rainwater practices as a means of solving water and energy challenges through the world.  As a reminder, there are standards regulating collection and use, nationally and with states and municipalities.

Water is a commodity that supports life! 

Benefits for capturing rainwater include:

• Not over burdening our storm water system in huge storm events.
• Water for irrigating gardens.
• Lowering our water utility costs from a municipality.
• Some municipalities practice reduced fees to homeowners that practice rainwater harvesting.
• Harvesting provides the opportunity to decentralizes your water supply, which means the option for treatment and how the water is sourced.

Are you ready to hop on the RAINWATER train?

There is so much more in this article that will explain all kinds of opportunities. Your own research is important as well, as each region may have regulations and laws to consider.

CJ, owner of Rainwater Solutions – a regional rainwater harvesting company – is a very reliable and qualified resource for gathering information that may be applicable for your situation. Let me know if I can connect you with CJ.

WATER STEWARDSHIP and LIVING LIGHTLY in our environment are all parts of creating and living in a HEALTHY HOME; one that offers wellness and comfort.

LET’S BEGIN A CONVERSATION TODAY!