Water collection rainwater harvesting

If you think a rainwater catchment system might be what you're looking for, whether to maintain independance or to further water conservation, read on. setting up a rainwater catchment system If it is not for financial reasons, why are you installing a water tank? Here are some reasons: To do your part for water…

There’s money falling from the skies every time it rains. Here’s how you can harvest your share. Creating a rainwater collecting and storage system is simple. (We’ll show you where to buy barrels and how to build your own.) And … Continue reading →

Why Harvest Rainwater? Water is life. Whether you're an experienced homesteader or a beginner, this is a fact you already know. But what if there comes a day when your usual water sources are not readily available? This is a frightening scenario to ponder, but it's better to be afraid and prepared than caught off

It's important to take steps to purify water to filter out potentially disease-causing bacteria and debris. Here's a summary of the water purification process.

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Some posts may contain affiliate links. Filter Rainwater Right in the Barrel as it Was Done a Hundred Years Ago! Graphic: Household-Discoveries-and-Mrs.-Curtis’s-Cookbook New isn't always better! Some of the methods of the past work as well as do the more modern and more expensive methods of today! Now, when it comes to the safety of ...

Educational DIY Rainwater Collection System - All You Need to Know shows a rainwater system I put in this past weekend for catching water.

Collecting rainwater for drinking purposes may seem simple enough, but there are many ways it can go wrong – some of which can be dangerous.