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Rainwater Harvesting
No ugly rain barrels here. Build a bubbling fountain or pond that is not only beautiful
but also serves as a rainwater harvesting center as well. To learn more
Did You Know
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One inch of rainfall on a 2,000 square foot residential roof generates 1,250 gallons of water that can be reused.
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That same roof in a region receiving 30 inches of annual rainfall generates 41,000 gallons of reusable water.
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The average U.S. household with a 10,000 square foot lot uses up to 5,000 gallons of water weekly for landscape irrigation.
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Running a sprinkler for 2 hours can use up to 500 gallons of water.
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Seventy percent of water used at home is used outdoors.
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66,175 gallons of water are used outdoors per household, per year.
Benefits of Reusing Rainwater
Why let good water go to waste when you can reuse it for another purpose? The benefits of harvesting rainwater are numerous, but some of the more prominent advantages include:
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Reduce water bills including city storm sewer charges
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Alleviate demand on municipal systems
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Avoid strict watering schedules
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Improved landscape growth
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Reduce flooding and erosion
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Efficient use of a valuable resource - water
