FAQ Article Archive

Will my yard be torn up? How do you get the rainwater tank in place? All installation questions answered here.

The rainwater harvesting system at the Austin ISD Reilly Elementary School has received a 2022 Rain Catcher Award from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for the Educational category. The [...]

The Hennigans set out on an environmental journey. The goal was to remodel an existing home in a way that showcased as many sustainable techniques as possible, while highlighting the unique [...]

Graywater is water that has already been used in other household applications and gone down the drain. Water from sinks, showers, bath tubs and washing machines is called graywater. The used [...]

The rainwater harvesting system at Anodamine, Inc. has received a 2020 Rain Catcher Award from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for the Commercial/Industrial category. The TWDB’s Texas [...]

The Do/Peters-Do Residence in Austin, Texas received the 2018 Rain Catcher Award from the Texas Water Development Board in the Residential – Single Family category. Innovative Water [...]

I had a wonderful opportunity to be interviewed on the Hippie Haven Podcast where the host, Callee, and I chatted about water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and graywater reuse. We get into [...]

The Hennigan Residence in San Antonio, Texas received the 2017 Rain Catcher Award from the Texas Water Development Board in the Residential – Single Family category. Innovative Water [...]

The Sycamore Springs Elementary / Middle School of the Dripping Springs ISD received the 2017 Rain Catcher Award from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for the Educational/Governmental – [...]

While there are many parts of a rainwater harvesting system, the cistern is always the centerpiece.  The construction of corrugated metal cisterns is a fascinating art as witnessed in the video [...]