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How to Set Up a #RainwaterCollection System & 8 #DIY Ideas

Written by Author Lindsay Sheehan Published on March 26, 2021

"This technology can be traced back some 12,000 years in human history, and it makes just as much sense today to take advantage of a precious resource that freely falls from above.

The simplest #RainwaterHarvesting system involves a basic #RainBarrel situated next to your home.

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Gutters made from coated aluminum and vinyl are the best choice for rainwater collection. Galvanized steel gutters are suitable for non-potable systems.

Avoid using gutters made with copper or lead materials."

Learn more:
https://www.ruralsprout.com/rainwater-collection/

#SolarPunkSunday #Rainwater #WaterIsLife #WaterHarvesters #RainHarvest #ClimateChangeGardening

#RainHarvestUtah
Free. Legal. Water.

"The #Utah Rivers Council is excited to continue our #RainHarvest program in 2026! We are partnering with municipalities, offering deeply discounted rain barrels in communities across the Wasatch Front!

#UtahRiversCouncil offers residents the opportunity to affordably conserve water through rainwater collection. By purchasing heavily discounted rain collection barrels through URC’s annual #RainHarvest program, Utahns can heavily reduce municipal water demand and help improve the water quality of local streams, rivers and lakes by decreasing polluted runoff.

Isn’t rainwater harvesting illegal in Utah?

As of 2010, all Utahns are allowed to legally collect up to 2,500 gallons of rainwater on their property in covered above ground containers or in underground cisterns. If a residence is collecting rain water in more than two containers under 100 gallons or in one container above 100 gallons, they must register with the State Engineer. The process is free and can be completed in just a few minutes online.

Top 7 ways to use water collected via RainHarvest:

- Use captured rain to irrigate your lawn, garden, or outside planters. You can even use it to water your indoor plants.
- Use water to supplement your drip irrigation system.
- Wash your car, bike, mailboxes, and other exterior fixtures with collected water.
- Utilize captured rainwater to wash out recyclable bottles and cans before putting them in your recycling bin and put the water on your outdoor plants after you are finished.
- Irrigate ornamental trees and plants.
- Use reclaimed water to rinse off your artificial grass [!!!] after your dog goes to the bathroom.
- Give your trees and shrubs a deep water to help them through the winter as you empty your rain barrel in the fall before putting it away for the season."

FMI (with pricing):
https://utahrivers.org/rainharvest

#SolarPunkSunday #RainwaterCollection #RainwaterHarvesting #DiscountRainbarrels #Rainbarrels #WaterIsLife