How to harvest rainwater in a household setting

Save the environment and some money by harvesting rainwater in your home and local areas

Part 1: Selecting a Catchment Area

1. Designate a section of your roof
2. Look for places where water collects naturally
3. Pave open reservoirs to create a cistern

Part 2: Channeling the runoff

1. Use your home’s gutters
2. Direct the water through a secondary conveyance system
3. Keep the water close to its intended destination

Part 3: Channeling the runoff

1. Set out one or more high-capacity containers
2. Elevate the barrels for better water pressure
3. Install a dedicated cistern
4. Filter the harvested water

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