Rainwater can be destructive, but it also has various benefits for both you and your property. Water is essential to almost everything in life, and the rainwater doesn’t have to drain away back into the rivers and the earth. Many people have begun harvesting their own rainwater again and using it throughout their homes. Here are a few reasons why you should start storing rainwater for personal use.
It Can Protect Against Flooding
Rain is a powerful force of nature, and unfortunately, many homes and neighborhoods are ill equipped to deal with the torrential downpours that have become increasingly regular. This heavy rain can lead to flooding and the erosion of quality topsoil. If you harvest rainwater, you can reduce these issues and better control stormwater runoff so that it goes to the right areas of your yard instead of to one problematic area.
You Can Use It for Your Garden
Rainwater can also be a wonderful thing for your garden—but controlling how often it rains and in what amounts is obviously impossible. By harvesting rainwater, you’ll have an ever-replenishing water source for your plants. On top of all of this, rainwater is often free of pollutants and manufactured contaminants such as chlorine. This rainwater is good for the health of your plants and trees, and it can also save money you would have otherwise had to spend on water and landscaping.
It Reduces Water Bills
As we just mentioned, rainwater can water your plants for you and cut out the need to use a traditional hose, which can lower your overall water bill. But in addition to watering your plants, you can also use water harvested from the rain for your septic system, for washing clothes and dishes, for bathing pets, and for washing vehicles. You could also install a water purification system and use it for drinking and cooking.
It Helps the Earth
Rain often doesn’t come regularly, and rainfall has become increasingly inconsistent as time has gone on. Because of this, drought can quickly set in and soil health can quickly deteriorate. If you harvest rainwater, you can prevent your soil from eroding in heavy rain. If it’s ever about to collapse from no rain, you can release some of your stored rainwater and prevent this damage.
Storing your own rainwater offers many other benefits that will likely reveal themselves in time. When you’re investing in a rainwater tank, just make sure to get the right tank liner. Drop-in tank liners have many applications, and they’ll protect both your tank and the water inside it.
Rainwater Barrels For Sale
When choosing a rainwater barrel it’s important you make sure it is made of the proper materials. Especially if you plan to use the water for your garden. Here are a couple of our favorites.
- Used Food Grade Repurposed Recycled Plastic Barrel, previously used to hold olives
- New brass spigot and new brass overflow valve
- Easy on/off twist top lid with new plastic mesh scr
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- 45 gal (170 L) capacity - Includes debris screen, garden hose, shut-off thumb valve, hanging hose clip
- The shallower depth and flat back allow for easy installation and placement of the downspout.
- The safety rib in the top of the barrel keeps it child and pet safe.
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