Rainwater harvesting techniques are growing in popularity as concerns increase over water supplies. The many benefits of water re-use are well-known: improved ground water quality and quantity; increased ground water tables; reduced strain on other water supplies; improved sensitivity to, and connection with, natural water cycles; reduced water costs; reduce flood flows; reduced top soil loss, and; improved plant growth.- Water in Motion, Inc. has extensive experience designing rainwater collection systems of all sizes and configurations, including:
- Cistern-based systems
- Surface-lake collection systems
- Rainwater harvesting systems require careful planning in order to operate safely and properly. In our experience, planning should take into account at least these factors:
- Soil conditions to facilitate water retention
- Catchment technologies
- Proper equipment: coarse mesh, gutters, conduits, pump system
- Storage facility
- Flushing technology and methodology
- Overflow management
