Gutters are a key Feature to a successful rain water harvesting system. Gutters that do not allow debris to enter the cisterns is crucial.
Smaller rain barrels can be attached to gutter down spouts for lighter water storage, to use for outside plants and small gardens.
Finally if you plan to bring your rain water into the home Filtration goes without saying but Rainwater purification has grown more complex due to the spread of
pollutants on worldwide trade winds. Mercury from coal plants in China
spreads to the entire Western US. When collecting rainwater or spring
water plan to purify for bacteria and the presence of mercury and
pesticides. Rainwater purification and rainwater filtration need not be
complex or costly, but treating rainwater must be thorough enough to
account for the pollutants likely to be present. Mercury and pesticides
are now present even in pristine environments requiring rainwater
purification even in these locations. Purifying rainwater is similar to
what would be done for mountain spring water.
If you're planning to drink the water then a 4 stage Kitchen Defender
with UV light is perfect for purifying rainwater or spring water. In
remote areas with no electricity you can use a 3 stage Kitchen Defender
but you'll have to power a pump or use gravity to get the water to flow
through the system. We will determine which Filtration system is best for your home and rain water harvesting system.