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The benefits of rainwater harvesting are numerous:
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Reduces water bills.
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Plants thrive when irrigated with stored rainwater.
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As rainwater percolates into the soil, it forces salts down and away from root zones, allowing roots to grow better and making plants more drought tolerant.
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Reduces flow to storm sewers.
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Reduced water volume causes less erosion in urban areas.
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Helps municipalities meet summer water demand.
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Delays expansion of water treatment plants.
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Helps keep pesticides, fertilizers, and petroleum products out of groundwater and rivers.
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Distribution is easy and inexpensive.
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Can provide soft water for indoor non-potable use.
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Easy to expand.
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Reliable for irrigation, even in DFW.
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Pumps can run off solar
energy or 12 volt systems.
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Water sources are renewable.
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Relatively inexpensive to install.
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Maintenance is easy and
inexpensive.
And the water really is ample
here. The State of Texas estimates 2 billion gallons of water could be generated annually in a large metropolitan area the size of Dallas if
we only used 10% of our roof area to harvest rainwater.
For
further information about Renewable
Water and Energy in this area of Texas
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Terry
Jensen
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