The Current
Edition: May 2026
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
- Blog Post of the Month:
- FAQ Post of the Month:
- Residential Project of the Month: 20,259 gallon potable rainwater tank in Wimberley
- Commercial Project of the Month: The Leaning Pear / Foodie’s Corner
- Water News Article #1: Supplied by the Sky: The First Rainwater-Sourced Public Water System in Texas, USA
- Water News Article #2: Texas County Pauses Data Center Construction in Rural Areas for a Year
- Water News Article #3: Corpus Christi’s Water Supply Sparks a Fight With It’s Neighbors
- Water Conservation Tip: Install a rainwater tank to supplement during summer watering restrictions
- Current Texas Drought Conditions
- Current Texas Water Calendar
- Video: Rain Water Harvesting System Top Mistakes! Don’t Make These!
- Service Tips: Trim overhanging branches to reduce debris getting in the tank
“Water is a gift – don’t let it drift away.” – Hindu proverb
Blog Post of the Month
SOD OFF!: Your yard – the last sustainable frontier
LA Weekly ran a story about the alternative options homeowners have for landscaping their property. The article focused on native plants and plants that are drought-resistant. At the end of the [...]
The Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting in an Urban Environment?
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FAQ Post of the Month
How Much Rainwater Can I Collect From My Roof?
Ever wonder how you calculate your rainwater collection potential for your roof? Find out in this post!
Residential Project of the Month: 20,259 gallon potable rainwater system in Wimberley
This client wanted a potable water supply, and we delivered! This was a full-scale project: we supplied everything from the tank to the electrical to the pump – the only aspect of the system we did not supply were the gutters. With over 325 linear feet of buried collection line, our crew dug some impressive trenches for this client!
Commercial Project of the Month: The Leaning Pear Restaurant’s rainwater system for lavatories
This project, also located in Wimberley, installed 2,400 gallons of rainwater harvesting potential for a hill-country inspired fusion restaurant. We salute businesses like the Leaning Pear who value their community and make lasting commitments to sustainability. Go check them out – you can wash your hands with pure rainwater before enjoying a delicious meal!
Water News You Can Use
Supplied by the Sky: The First Rainwater Supplied Public Water System in Texas, USA
Central Texas is expected to face water availability challenges as drought intensifies… to mitigate these impacts, the campsite at Shield Ranch implemented the first public water system in Texas.
Texas County Pauses Data Center Construction in Rural Areas for a Year
Hill country commissioners’ split vote to issue a moratorium seems to be a first in Texas.
Corpus Christi’s Water Crisis Sparks a Fight With It’s Neighbor.
Among the desperation of an epic drought, the city is tapping rural wells. A group of insurgents in unincorporated Nueces county has launched a resistance.
More to Explore
Water Conservation Tip
Secure your own water independence by installing a rainwater harvesting system! During the hot summer months, watering lawns, shrubs, or even vegetable gardens can be restricted to only once a week. To avoid water restrictions, take control of your own water supply. Installing a rainwater harvesting system gives you water independence; whether it’s 250 gallons, 2,500 gallons, or 20,000 gallons – having some water storage at your home gives you peace of mind, rain or shine!
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
The Leaning Pear serves up food and hospitality in the midst of the hill country’s flourishing sustainable food movement. Owned by two restauranters pursuing their dream of running an eatery centered on fresh, seasonal and local food, a philosophy they came to embrace while living abroad. Bonus – they are not only committed to the sustainable food movement – they have incorporated sustainability into their restaurant design as well, utilizing our rainwater systems for their lavatories!
Service Tips
The number one way to keep your tank clean for the lifetime of your rainwater system’s use is to eliminate opportunities for debris to enter in the first place. As time goes on, trees around your home grow, sometimes extending above your gutter system. It’s important to periodically trim your branches to prevent leaves and other tree debris from entering your rainwater tank via the gutters. Simple pro-active planning can prevent clogged collection pipes down the line!
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