Harvest the Rain

(Page 6 of 8)

August/September 2003
Adapted from Environmental Building News  
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Environmental Building News, in Brattleboro, Vermont, publishes information on environmentally responsible design and construction.

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Get Your Home Rainwater-Ready

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Rainwater Collection for the Mechanically Challenged
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Texas Guide to Rainwater Harvesting 

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American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association
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Tank Types

Galvanized steel is probably the most common cistern material. Off-the-shelf farm tanks are available up to about 3,000 gallons. Because most farm tanks are not approved for potable water, some rainwater catchment system designers recommend coating the inside with an American Water Works Association-approved epoxy-based sealer. Larger, custom, steel tanks can be manufactured with galvanizing that is FDA approved for potable water.,

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