Rainwater Collectors, help you save on your water bills

Collecting rainwater was widely used in agriculture before well drilling and treated municipal water supplies became available. In many parts of the world, rainwater collectors still provides the majority of the water needed to meet agricultural requirements and, in some cases, drinking water as well

Most rainwater collection systems are designed to capture rainwater from the roofs of buildings. The water is then transported through gutters and other pipes into cisterns or tanks, where it is stored until needed. The water collected can be used for irrigation, laundry, hygiene, or even drinking water, depending upon the materials used and the treatment undertaken by the homeowner.

A typical rainwater collection system consists of the following:
A collection area (usually the roof)
A method of conveying the water (gutters, downspouts, and piping)
A filtering device
A storage tank or cistern
A system to distribute the water as needed

Provided the rainwater is for non-drinking water purposes, virtually any materials can be used in the collection system. However, if the rainwater will also be used to meet the potable water needs of a home's residents, it is important that the homeowner use care in selecting materials and coatings which will come into contact with the water as it is collected, since some impurities can be picked up by the rainwater as it travels through the collection system