Maximizing Efficiency: The Role of Municipal Water Backup in Rainwater Harvesting Systems Can You Drink Rain Water? Rain water collection has been a practice that has spanned generations and continents. In many regions, rain water serves as a primary source of water for numerous households. But, can you drink rain
There is a quote that states that simple is not necessarily easy. This is the case with installing a rainwater harvesting system, greywater recycling system, pool backwash saver and municipal water backup system. There are relatively few components involved, especially for a basic system, just a water tank, a few
There has been a recent movement in creating smart homes and buildings. New projects are being designed with the environment in mind, not just being built with eco-friendly materials, but also providing for their occupants. Original buildings are being retro-fitted to be more environmentally friendly. These enhanced smart homes and
Tips for keeping the bits out of your rainwater harvesting tank.In some parts of the country, the drought warnings have become less frequent as the rain begins to fall. This is happy news for those who have rainwater harvesting tanks, as the tanks will be filling up nicely to replenish
The water scarcity problem is a phenomenon that is linked to both natural resources and human origin. Without enough water to meet our demands we enter a water crisis situation. The crisis is more severe in certain areas, whilst hardly felt in other more water-rich regions. There is not yet
While we have been completely focussed on the Covid-19 pandemic, some other startling issues have arisen that threaten our existence and have almost slipped through our fingers. The documentary “Kiss The Ground” uncovers the inconvenient reality that life on the planet is dying. Mostly as a result of human activity.
Looking at past articles about becoming a prepper or a backdoor survivalist seemed a little extreme a few years ago. We have had many years of abundance, but with load-shedding, water-shedding and COVID-1,9 the world we know has changed. This is especially true if you are living in a drought-stricken
It’s in the news on a daily basis, region to region, town to town, where there is some sort of water crisis. From burst pipelines allowing the water supply to become contaminated, to residents stranded high and dry for hours on end without water. The solutions are falling behind the
While parts of the country have been blessed with some rain, there remain regions that are beyond parched. Take Makanda for example, the town has been in the news repeatedly this year for their severe water crisis. The Gift of the Givers swooped in to help the thirsty residents early
Is rainwater safe to drink? For the most part, rainwater is perfectly safe to drink. The process of evaporation leaves impurities behind and falling rainwater, collected directly from the sky, is considered purer than the municipal water. However, once the rainwater touches buildings or the ground it can pick up
