Rainwater Collection | Austin & San Antonio
Clean water is one of our most precious resources and it is in diminishing supply. With the population increasing exponentially, the demand for water here in Texas (and the world at large) is escalating and the importance of how we manage our water resources has become a critical issue. Rainwater, one of the purest sources of water on earth, has been collected and harvested for millennia. Today this ancient practice is gaining much deserved attention due to the increasing scarcity of water. By implementing sustainable solutions now, we can improve the situation for ourselves and for future generations.
Collecting, diverting, and storing rainwater for later use is a simple but effective alternative practice that directly lessens the demand on our water supply. It also helps reduce run-off, erosion, flooding, and surface water contamination.
Whether you want to irrigate your plants or store the rainwater for in home use, HCE can design attractive collection and distribution systems to meet your specific needs. Rainwater collection typically consists of collecting the run-off from a roof surface and diverting it through gutters and downspouts into a common pipeline that carries the water to a storage tank for later use. These collection/distribution systems can be very simple irrigation systems or more complex systems which also filter and disinfect the harvested water for potable use. We have a variety of different options available depending on your desired goal.
What are the benefits of rainwater?
- Rainwater is better for plants due to its lack of chlorine, salts, fluoride, and other chemical treatments
- Rainwater contains valuable nutrients that help plants grow
- Naturally soft/pure
- Free
- Availability not subject to utility control
- Quality is controlled by consumer
- Reduces demand on municipal or community water supply
- Fire Protection
- Less expensive than well drilling in most cases
- Helps the environment
Hill Country Ecopower is accredited through the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association which is the premier trade organization for rainwater harvesting.
