Did you know that the largest water consuming activities in every household don't require potable water? If you are like most families, you use the same water that you drink to flush toilets, wash cars, and water the lawn. Rather than wasting money and diminishing water supplies, wouldn't it be nice if you could find some other source of water?

The truth is that you throw away water that could easily fulfill these needs everytime it rains. By installing a rainwater harvesting system at your home or business, you can save money and your water supply by using captured runoff to fill common water needs.

Vehicle Washing

Captured runoff can be used to wash vehicles for either a homeowner or a commercial operation. Also, making use of a pressure washing system can decrease your overall water consumption, making a smaller water supply appropriate.

Toilet Flushing

A rainwater harvesting system can be connected through a separate plumbing network to supply toilets with water. When using a water harvesting system in this manner, a backup supply of city or well water is desireable to maintain a water supply in the event of an empty cistern. Many newer toilets incorporate water saving features that improve the suitability of a water harvesting cistern to meet demands.

Irrigation

A rainwater harvesting system can be used in a wide range of irrigation applications. A simple garden hose attached to a cistern can be used to water small trees, shrubs, and gardens surrounding your home or business without any additional equipment. By incorporating a pump, you can easily use a rainwater harvesting system to supply sprinklers throughout your property.

Laundry

Because rainwater collected by a water harvesting system is often softer than conventional water supplies, using harvested rainwater for your laundry can not only save water, but improve the performance of your washing machine. Depending on your installation, a more sophisticated filtration system may be required as part of your rainwater harvesting system to ensure that your clothes are as clean as possible.