The Current
Edition: December 2025
The Current is the monthly newsletter of Innovative Water Solutions where we highlight the great stuff happening at our company and also bring you up-to-date with some of the current water news that could affect you. We hope you enjoy the newsletter!
Table of Contents
- Happy Holidays from IWS & Holiday Closures
- Blog Post of the Month: The Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting in an Urban Environment
- FAQ Post of the Month: What Should I Consider Before Installing a Rainwater System?
- Residential Project of the Month: Irrigation system in Elgin
- Commercial Project of the Month: Tiny home community in Spicewood
- Water News Article #1: Prop 4- Prepping for the Future
- Water News Article #2: How Oregon’s Data Center Boom is Supercharging a Water Crisis
- Water News Article #3: Water Taste Psychology
- Water Conservation Tip: Use your Dishwasher!
- Current Texas Drought Conditions
- Current Texas Water Calendar
- Video: An Ode to Water: Clean Water Creates Christmas Magic
- Service Tips
“Water links us to our neighbor in a way more profound and complex than any other.”
John Thorson
Happy Holidays from IWS!
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As 2025 comes to an end, we are reflecting on what a busy and productive year it has been, with over 100 completed projects last year! From drainage to fire tanks, our crews have been busy installing water catchment all over the the hillcountry. We are grateful that we could help folks live more sustainably by securing their own source of clean and reliable water. We now call so many of our customers friends after assisting with service and maintenance calls to keep their system running smoothly many years after installation. We are proud to have given our customers peace of mind that their foundation and landscaping won’t suffer during catastrophic rain events after installing thoughtful drainage solutions at their homes.
It’s been a busy year, and we are looking forward to spending some time with friends and family over the holidays. We wish all our customers throughout Texas a peaceful and bright holiday season! |
IWS Holiday Closures
December 24th-26th: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day
January 1rst: New Year’s Day
If you are experiencing a water emergency outside of our normal business hours, please leave a voicemail or send an email to [email protected] and we will make every effort to assist you once we reopen for the holidays.
Blog Post of the Month
The Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting in an Urban Environment?
In our rapidly urbanizing world, where concrete jungles seem to be replacing natural landscapes, the importance of sustainable practices cannot be overstated. One such practice that holds the key [...]
The Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting in an Urban Environment?
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FAQ Post of the Month
What should I consider before installing a Rainwater Harvesting System?
Embracing sustainable practices in our daily lives is not just a trend; it’s a conscious choice to preserve our planet for future generations. One impactful way to contribute to this [...]
Residential Project of the Month
A customer in Elgin wanted to reduce his watering bills, so we installed a 2500 gallon poly tank to be used for irrigation. This is a wet system, with the tank about 150 feet from the house. The system is pressurized with a 1 HP pump in a poly pump house to protect it from the elements.
Commercial Project of the Month
We recently installed a 43,105 gallon Pioneer tank for a tiny house community in Spicewood. This project not only provides rainwater for the residents – it also serves as a fire protection tank! The system features 3 filtration units to sanitize the water for potable use before it’s pumped into the tiny homes to be enjoyed by residents.
Water News You Can Use
Texas water will need to prepare for the funding to be available, appropriated, and put to use.
“The Precedent is Flint”: How Oregon’s Data Center’s are Supercharging a Water Crisis
Amazon has come to the state’s eastern farmland, worsening a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
Water Tastes Psychology: How Smells Influence Flavor Perception
Water is the basic foundation of life for everything under the sun. Our life experiences are deeply rooted in perception. This perception is a cornucopia of memories infused in our brains, influencing everything we see, touch, taste, smell, and hear.
More to Explore
Water Conservation Tip
Holiday season is upon us… and while that might look different for everyone, generally there are more parties, more family visiting, and more eating! Which inevitably leads to more washing up to be done. Whether you are having a dinner party or doing some holiday baking, using your dishwasher will help you conserve water. Running a full load in your dishwasher uses between 3-5 gallons of water per cycle, compared to an average of between 10-27 gallons used when handwashing. Only running full loads will help you conserve your rainwater when you have guests in the house and heightened water usage.
Texas Drought Monitor
SOURCE: National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA).
Texas Water Calendar
Local Business of the Month
Wild Native Creations Jewelry is a local jeweler making hand-crafted and unique wearable art inspired by nature. She has exceptional silver and gemstones, as well as terrariums to brighten up your living room!
- If you run a small business and want to be featured, let us know!
Service Tips
Service tip: don’t forget to winterize your rainwater system! If you are collecting over the winter, make sure your pipes are well insulated, and use an auxiliary heat source like heat tape or a lamp during extreme hard freezes. Although extreme weather in Texas is rare, we DO get hard freezes that do some serious damage. Pay attention to the weather and take extra precaution with your system to protect it when it drops below 32 degrees.
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