Rainwater Harvesting

Water is quickly becoming an “endangered species” on our blue planet. Urban growth increases storm water runoff, which in turn harms natural waterways. All life requires water for survival. Becoming aware of the current state of our environmental condition is the first step in identifying viable solutions to ensure clean and healthy water for future generations.

Local water sources such as lakes, reservoirs and groundwater continue to decline despite regular rain events.

Demand is becoming greater than the supply and the rains that do fall on our ground are lost.

Rainwater is actually flowing away from the area it falls on due to development.

Water cannot soak into asphalt, concrete or shingles. It flows very quickly off of these surfaces and in the process it carries a variety of pollutants from dust and dirt to oils, fertilizers and pesticides.
This mixture flows quickly into storm sewers and in some cases, ponds and streams. 

Highly developed areas can have 50% or more surface area covered by impervious surfaces forcing water away from the area where it’s needed.

Increased water velocity strips the aquatic vegetation from the shores exposing the soil to subsequent erosion and habitat loss.

As rainwater run-off is carried away it does not have the opportunity to soak into the soil or groundwater reserves so our aquifers continue to lose water and new water is not coming in.