How Do You Capture Rain Water To Supplement Well Water Supply?
Harvesting rainwater to supplement other water supplies helps households and businesses live more sustainably. Most harvested rainwater is used for commercial irrigation or to water lawns and gardens. As long as the water isn’t used for drinking, there are few regulations regarding its harvesting and use. Collection systems may be as simple as a rain barrel at the bottom of your roof gutters or as elaborate as your imagination. Mount the tank or barrel on its stand near the outlet of your roof gutter system. Cut back the downspout as needed to leave a 3- to 5-inch gap above the top of your collection tank. Attach fine mesh screen on the top of your tank or barrel. This will trap any debris washed off the roof and keep insects out of the water. Note: Attach this screen in a way to allow easy removal and re-attachment because the screen should be removed and shaken regularly to keep it clean. Mount the isolation valve to the bottom drain port of your tank or barrel. This will allow you t
