Rainwater harvesting (also called Roof-water harvesting) is the accumulating and
storing of rainwater for reuse before it reaches the aquifer. It involves collecting
the gutter system's rainwater run-off from your rooftop into a Rain Barrel in order
to store it for later use -- inside or outside the home.
There are many reasons why someone would want to do this. Such as:
Conservation - Manage Water Runoff - Save Money - Healthy Happier Plants
Rainwater collected from the roof-tops can make an important contribution to the
availability of drinking water, especially here in the Pacific Northwest where
ground water is the primary source of water on many of our islands. With island
population growing low aquifer levels create a potential for seawater intrusion.
If you're looking for ways to Save on your water bills and ensure that your lawn
and plants don't suffer in the drought, the old-fashioned technology of rainwater
harvesting not only Saves you money, but keeps your lawn green and your plants
healthy & happy with clean, oxygenated, chemically untreated water.