Everything You Need to Know About Rainwater Harvesting

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What is rainwater harvesting?

Benefits of collecting rainwater

Rainwater is actually clean

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Free source of water

When you harvest your water, it means you can use it for a variety of things. You are not reliant on water supply by the city and such.

Control of water supply

The Enviro World rain barrel is a sleek and modern design kind that looks good in any backyard setting. It also has a flat back so it can lean or be against a structure which is always a plus. The spigot is on the bottom so it may be prone to leaks and cracks. But there is an extension hose that comes with this rain barrel. The water gets in through the powder coated steel screen and you can make this rain barrel childproof so children can’t get into it.

It is socially acceptable

A lot of rain barrels do come with a cover. If it doesn’t, when it’s filled enough, you can put a cover on top of the barrel or container to control the flow. Unless your container leaks, you’ll have full control of the water supply when harvesting water.

Environmentally Responsible

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It promotes self sufficiency

Rainwater collecting is a tiny, best-scale approach for reducing the rushing of storm water and the related difficulties. By collecting and storing rainwater, you may gradually release it back into the land.

Helps conserve water

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Better for landscape plants and gardens

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Can reduce storm water runoff from homes

Your plants will love rainwater because it’s not chlorinated and it’s from nature itself. Take a look at rainforests and see how lush the areas are. It’s because the environment likes its own water, not treated water. Think about that the next time you water your garden or lawn.

Solve any drainage problems on your property

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If you are an avid gardener, you know all about preserving rainwater for your garden because the water is better than the city’s water. It’s great for the environment and it’s extremely easy to harvest and recycle for free (provided you have some kind of rain barrel).

Top 5 Rainwater Harvesting Containers

GROW1 Collapsible Reservoir Water Tank

Collecting water costs nothing. Unless you live in a climate where it never rains, it’s very likely there’ll be rainy days where you are. Therefore, there’s an unlimited free supply of free rainwater that is free to harvest. The only cost you’ll ever have is buying a barrel to harvest the rainwater.

Bottom Line

Simple and compact, the Suncast rain barrel does its job by collecting rainwater. It’s fairly low to the ground, so it shouldn’t mess with how it looks in your backyard. It’s a nice sturdy construction that won’t break and it also includes hoses if you want to use it to drain out rainwater. Because of the low to the ground construction, it might have issues with water pressure.
Yes and no. If you live in an area where it does rain on a regular basis, you probably won’t need to use the reserved water and you’ll be able to use your water for other non-garden things. But if you live in an area where droughts are common, you’ll probably be using a lot more water than you want to.
The FCMP rain barrel literally does look like a traditional wood barrel that would look nice in your backyard. It has a fixed lid so that children and pets can’t get into it. The water goes through the vents that’s on the top and there is a 3.5 hose with a shut off valve included so that you can easily put the water in other containers or spray over the garden if it’s nearby. This barrel also has a flat back so that it can be leaned against the wall.