Rainwater Harvesting Systems

Rainwater Harvesting Systems:
"Rainwater Harvesting Systems Aid Water Conservation"

The days of the Cistern are back. As easy as a covered bucket with a hole at the base of your home's gutter system, or as in depth as a 4000 gallon holding tank under a driveway with water permiable pavers that directs it to a rooftop garden and through the toilets and dishwasher. Systems like that are completely contained using the blackwater to water and fertilize a specialized section of plants.

So, with a predicted water shortage in the next couple decades conserving rainwater to use later in the season is essential. Right now, I am working on developing a non-plastic rainwater barrel composed of repurposed and recycled materials. I hope that I can do it on the cheap!

What are you doing to conserve water? I make sure to poor out all water into my house plants. I would love to hear your ideas...