Here’s a video interview about a rainwater collection system that Innovative Water Solutions installed for a client of Risinger Homes. Matt Risinger has a terrific blog about home building and building science. He asked me to provide some details about the rainwater collection system.
This rainwater collection system consists of two 3,000 gallon fiberglass cisterns. The rainwater is used for irrigation use only. The system collects rainwater from roughly 4,000 square feet of roof through a “wet” collection piping system. Therefore, the system will harvest about 2,500 gallons of rainwater per inch of rainfall. In central Texas, this will net about 75,000 gallons of rainwater on an annual basis.
There are many different configurations for these rainwater harvesting systems which encompasses collection efficiency, cistern aesthetics, and budget. You can learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of each type of rainwater system at our website.
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Come one, Come all, to the 2012 Spring Chicken Festival at the new Sustain Center in Austin, Texas.
Spring Chicken Festival will be held March 3rd, 2012 from noon to 6:30 pm at the new Sustain Center located at 443 S. Bastrop Hwy., Austin, Texas (next door to Callahan’s on 183 South – MAP). The Spring Chicken Festival is a celebration of Spring, Gardening and Backyard Poultry Keeping. The festival is a family affair so join us for this eventful day full of fun, educational sessions, kids activities, and local shopping. Educational sessions will include backyard chicken keeping, organic gardening, composting, and much more. Vendors will include purveyors of organic gardening products, chicken keeping products, and locally-made foods and art.
Visit the webpage for the Spring Chicken Festival to find out more about the event. You can download the Spring Chicken Festival flyer so that you can see the schedule of events and seminars for the festival.
Rainwater Harvesting System Demo
One of the structures at the Sustain Center will have a brand new rainwater harvesting system installation by Innovative Water Solutions. You will be able to see many of the different components that go into creating a near maintenance-free rainwater collection system. The system is comprised of a 3,000 galvanized rainwater cistern, inlet filters, first-flush diverter, and pump system that will demonstrate how the rainwater is filtered and disinfected for potable use.
New Sustainable Learning Site for Austin
The Sustain Center is an education center and cooperative demonstration project comprised of variety of local businesses displaying sustainable systems and products. Learn how you can lead a more sustainable life, be more self-reliant, and make a smaller impact on the planet. Sustain Center brings you the people, products and knowledge to make sensible decisions for your future.
