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Harvesting Rainwater

Roth is entering a very exciting time and would invite you to come along for the ride. Soon Roth will be entering full-force into the rainwater catchment industry. Roth’s existing line of onsite water and wastewater tanks have been used for rainwater collection in the past. Now Roth is designing a new line of above ground tanks and accessories for this revolutionary “green” movement that is growing in the United States.

Products & Design:
Roth’s innovative line of rain collection tanks will accommodate both residential and commercial applications. Tank sizes will range in size from 325 gallons to 1771 gallons holding capacity. With Roth’s unique tank designs the consumer will have several options of design to choose from as well as the flexibility to place their tank in numerous locations, both above and  below ground.

History:
Rainwater collection is not new to the world. Evidence shows that rainwater has been collected dating back to 4000 BC in countries such as India, Asia and the Middle East. Unfortunately with the development of large, reliable water treatment and distribution systems in the United States, rainwater collection has become a forgotten source in preserving our greatest natural resource, water. A renewed interested has emerged in this time honored tradition.

Methods & Uses:
Although there are several methods used for rainwater collection, rainwater collected from roof tops is the easiest and most used.  The water collected is then stored in tanks or cisterns for future use.

Why harvest rain? There are numerous identified benefits of rainwater harvesting:

  • Provides a self-sufficient water supply located close to the user.
  • Reduces the need for and hence the cost of pumping groundwater.
  • It provides high-quality soft water that is low in mineral content.
  • Augments the supply and improves the quality of groundwater when it reaches the aquifer after it has been applied to the landscape or crops.
  • Reduces and may even eliminate soil salts as it dissolves and moves the salts down through the soil.
  • Mitigates urban flooding and, as a result, reduces soil erosion in urban areas.
  • Rooftop rainwater harvesting is usually less expensive than other water sources.
  • Rooftop rainwater harvesting systems are easy to construct, operate, and maintain.
  • In costal areas where salt water intrusion into the aquifer is a problem, rainwater provides groundwater, reduces groundwater salinity while helping to maintain a balance between the fresh and saline water interface.
  • On islands with limited fresh-water aquifers, rainwater harvesting is the preferred source of water for domestic use.
  • Occasionally, there are economic advantages such as rebates from municipalities for a reduction in use and dependency on municipal water. Watch for future postings of rebate programs available in your area.

To learn more about the history, concept and applications of rainwater collection please visit www.forgottenrain.com. To purchase Heather Kinkade-Levario’s book, “Forgotten Rain, Rediscovering Rainwater Harvesting”, go to: http://www.forgottenrain.com/resourses.htm.

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