November 9, 2013
Rainwater should never be drunk straight from the rooftop or gutters – there could be contaminants that could make you sick. Always filter rainwater meant for […]
October 28, 2013
South Africa being the water-scarce nation that it is, needs all the intervention it can get to reduce water losses and water wastage. Infrastructure will need […]
October 27, 2013
Two other advantages of submersible pumps that the article below does not mention are: much quieter and inherently more difficult to steal – an important consideration […]
October 26, 2013
While the video below may over-simplify the requirements of an effective rainwater harvesting system, the main objective of harvesting rain water is to capture and temporarily […]
October 22, 2013
The best rainwater harvesting systems are not only functional and durable, but aesthetically-pleasing. Since rainwater harvesting has gained in popularity, available systems range from the portable […]
October 21, 2013
General rainwater harvesting classes at South African universities and colleges are unheard of but perhaps this should become a standard, even starting at primary school level? […]
October 18, 2013
This video shows that even an engineer who started of with just one or two small rain barrels, ended up installing many more water tanks to […]
October 17, 2013
As the title suggests, this article outlines the levels of filtration and/or purification of rainwater from rain water tanks, depending on intended use. Rainwater collected from […]
October 16, 2013
Whether you live in the USA or South Africa or anywhere else in the world where it makes sense to harvest rainwater, this article outlines simple […]
October 3, 2013
If rainwater from rain water tanks is to be used for potable purposes, it should always be filtered and/or purified. Sand filters are one way of […]
September 30, 2013
Collecting rainwater is free (and legal, except for in some US jurisdictions). In water-scarce South Africa, we should be harvesting as much of this free resource […]
September 26, 2013
Rain gardens are a great way to slow stormwater runoff and put the rainwater to good use in a garden. Alternatively, rainwater can be directed to […]
September 25, 2013
A common misconception is that rainwater harvesting tanks and systems are ‘fit and forget’. Even simple water tanks storing municipal, borehole or other water should be […]
September 23, 2013
There are many good reasons to install rain water tanks; the article below outlines the main ones. Rainwater harvesting is an ancient practice that was a […]
September 18, 2013
Rainwater harvesting is increasingly becoming a necessity, especially in water scarce South Africa. Rainwater harvesting workshops and internet resources, such as on this website, are invaluable […]
September 17, 2013
Rainwater harvesting systems range for simple rain barrels to sophisticated systems that integrate with the existing water supply. Probably the main/most important piece of hardware is […]
September 14, 2013
Rainwater is inherently pure before it reaches a collection surface or the ground but, as the article below discusses, rainwater from your rain water tanks must […]
September 11, 2013
Rainwater harvesting tanks are becoming more common in South Africa and in many other parts of the world, including the US and other developed countries. It […]