Rainwater harvesting and collection systems: Barrels and diverters
Rainwater is free, doesn't contain chlorine, doesn't strain freshwater supplies, and doesn't violate municipal restrictions on water use. A downpour on a 500 square foot roof can fill a 50 gallon rain barrel in a few hours. The roof might be covered with dirt, such as bird droppings, so the collected water should not be used for drinking. Watering the garden and washing the car, are common uses.
We look at how to choose a rain barrel and matching rain diverter, rain barrel sizes, leaf filters, and first flush diverters.
Some of the information in this article is based on consumer reviews of rain barrels and rain diverters, on the Amazon.com website.
Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting Methods
Practical rain collection systems make use of the house roof to collect water. A ...