Water Storage: Rain Barrels
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:10 pm
Harvesting Rainwater with Rain Barrels, an Old Idea with a New Following
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Collecting rainwater for use during dry months in rain barrels or other depositories is an ancient and traditional practice. Historical records show that rainwater was collected in simple clay containers as far back as 2,000 years ago in Thailand, and throughout other areas of the world after that. With the rising price of municipal water and drought restrictions now facing much of the United States during the summer months, more and more homeowners in our own modern society are turning to the harvesting of rainwater to save money and protect this precious natural resource. ---CONTINUED---
Includes:
Benefits of Rainwater from Rain Barrels
Glossary of Important Harvesting Rainwater Terms
Harvesting Rainwater with Rain Barrels
How Much Municipal Water Do I Already Use Without a Rain Barrel?
How Much Water Can You Collect in Rain Barrels During a Rainfall
How to Assemble a Rain Barrel
--How to Assemble a Rainbarrel USA Rain Barrel
--How to Assemble a Recycled Food Barrel Rain Barrel
--How to Assemble an Octagon Rain Barrel
How to Set Up and Install a Rain Barrel
Other Safety and Maintenance Concerns
Safe Rainwater Harvesting Catchments
--The Freshwater Facts
--Types of Rainwater Harvesting Systems
--Where do I Start? Collecting Water with Rain Barrels
--Where to Buy Rain Barrels
--Why Harvest Rainwater with Rain Barrels?
Rain Barrel Tips
--Rain Barrel Tip: What To Do With Sediment In Your Rain Barrel
--Rain Barrel Tip: No Water Is Coming From Your Rainbarrel? Solutions
--Rain Barrel Tips: Using Rainwater from the Roof
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