The filtration for this type of system can cost up to $20,000 and require a fair amount of maintenance since any overlooked filter replacement could compromise water quality and lead to illness ...

Water treatment systems can add significantly to the initial cost as well as operating costs of a rainwater system. A UV sterilization system costs from $300 to $1,000 or more.

Gravity Water’s system can make use of that water, while also helping reduce flooding. [Photo: Gravity Water] In some cases, rather than storing rainwater long-term, the systems are designed ...

To keep stored water potable for up to a year, add 4-1/2 teaspoons of bleach per 55 gallons of water. Store the barrels in a shaded place where they won’t heat up in summer weather.

Rain barrels are just the start. With the right catchment system, you can use rain to water your whole yard, wash the car and even flush the toilet.

A homeowner replaced an old wooden rain barrel with a new one, noticing the rainwater collected has a whiskey-like scent. The new rain barrel setup includes a diverter, filter and overflow pipe ...

Hardware Hawaii, a leading hardware store in Kapolei, is spotlighting sustainable water-saving solutions with its Rain Barrel water catchment systems. During a recent interview on Living808 with Jo… ...