The Current

Edition: November 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!

• Blog Post of the Month: How Rainwater Harvesting Systems can Help During Severe Weather
• FAQ Post of the Month: What Kind of Maintenance does a Rainwater System Require?
• Residential Project of the Month: Potable system in Dripping Springs
• Commercial Project of the Month: Lava Hill Fire Suppression Tank
• Water News Article #1: Texas still needs a plan for it’s growing water issues
• Water News Article #2: Voters Approve prop 4, Dedicating $20B to Water Infrastructure
• Water News Article #3: Waterkeeper Alliance files FOIA Request to Uncover EPA’s Backroom Dealings on Toxic “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water
• Water Conservation Tip: For automatic irrigation, adjust your watering times for cooler weather
• Current Texas Drought Conditions
• Current Texas Water Calendar
• Video: Why Care about Water?
• Service Tips
• Holiday Gift Ideas
• Thanksgiving

We installed a 30,000 gallon system for a couple in Dripping Springs who were worried about the longevity of their well. Their new rainwater system not only reduces stress about their properties water security, it also reduces their impact on our aquifers! We love doing projects that help people live sustainably in the hill country. This was a turn-key system: we installed the gutters, built the tank, plumbed and trenched all connections, as well as the pump and filtration system installation.

Did you know we also install fire suppression tanks? When proposed developments don’t have infrastructure for city water hydrants, we provide another source of water for fire fighters to use in case of fire. Our tank crew built a 132,000 gallon CorGal water storage tank for just this purpose off Lava Hill Road south of Austin.  A tank this size is 6 tiers tall – which is no easy feat to build!

Texas voters deliver a watershed moment for water infrastructure funding.

Texans just approved $20 billion to be spent on water supply infrastructure, but experts say that funding will only go so far and is just the beginning of what’s neeeded.

A Freedom of Information Act Request has been filed with the Environmental Protection Agency to Compel the release of records related to the agency’s recent efforts to weaken the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for PFAS.

It’s that time of year when the weather is cooling down, and we are finally starting to see some rain again! If you irrigate your lawn or garden, remember to make adjustments on automatic watering cycles. If you don’t have a rain sensor that automatically skips cycles after rain events, install one! You can reduce watering times due to lower evapotranspiration rates in cooler weather, or even consider winterizing your irrigation system. We offer winterization services for rainwater systems – call us to book a winterization visit today! Our technicians will drain and protect your pump before the cold weather hits, protecting your investment from freeze damage and costly equipment repairs.

SOURCE: National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA).

Looking for something fun to do with the family this holiday season? Hemmingway Hill, located a short drive North of Austin in Terrell, has offerings year-round! Join them to pick your own Christmas tree – watered with rainwater – and roast some chestnuts afterwards! You can also pick tulips in the springs and make your own bouquet in the summer.

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Why care about water? Watch this National Geographic clip to reflect on this valuable resource and take a moment to be thankful for our clean drinking water.

If your rainwater system has a first flush system to divert debris from your cistern, don’t forget – it periodically needs maintenance! The first flush system lets the water drain slowly after a rain event, but, the tiny hole in your weeper nozzle will get clogged with debris from time to time if you don’t maintain it. The first flush should be drained twice a year to make sure it isn’t clogged.  If the first flush can’t drain, you run the risk of it freezing and cracking during extreme weather. You can do this yourself, but remember to be careful because the water in the first flush IS dirty- and if you need help, call us to book a service and we will walk you through this process!

Why not give the gift of rainwater this season? Our Raincache Kit cisterns make the perfect holiday present for the gardener or DIYer in your life. The cisterns range from 250 gallons up to 1500 gallons; you can install it yourself, or let us build it for you! Plants are happier when they are watered with rainwater, and homeowners are happier when they see their water bills go down! Call us today to get the perfect gift and order your raincache kit!

all the customers and staff that have helped us implement Innovate Water Solutions throughout the Texas Hillcountry! This holiday season, we are reflecting on the last 20 years spent building a thriving business, and the partnerships we have built along the way. We wish you and your family an enjoyable thanksgiving – may you raise a glass of rainwater, and be thankful!

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