Rainwater splashing on a surface, highlighting the importance of rain collection for household tasks and water conservation.

How To Collect And Use Rainwater

Posted on | by The Bosworth Company Kerrville

Wow! These rare rainy days are surely appreciated in our dry climate. Why not use that rainwater for household tasks and save money on your water bill this month? Not sure how? Find out more about how to collect and use rainwater!

Collect Rainwater

Did you know you can install a  rainwater collection system? This consists of large underground tanks, a filter and pump. When it rains, the rainwater is directed into those tanks and then filtered and pumped into your home. This rainwater can then be used for common household tasks. In fact, using rainwater for toilet flushing, laundry and garden use alone can reduce water requirements of a typical household by up to 70%!

While it is nice to have some type of rainwater collection system in your home, it is not exactly practical for West Texas residents, as rain isn’t exactly a regular occurrence. What are some ways you can collect rainwater without a system?

You could simply collect rainwater naturally by using things you already have around your home (plastic swimming pool, buckets, barrels, etc.). Set them out in open space or under the drip edge on your roof and allow them to fill up. However, be cautious to use the water within a couple of days, as mosquitos may begin to breed. You could even add decorative gutters and downspouts to your home to have an easy form of collecting water without having an actual system.

Use Rainwater

You can use rainwater in a variety of ways. While laundry or toilet flushing may not be your preference to utilize your rainwater, you can certainly use it for washing your car or watering your lawn or plants. You may not realize how much water you actually use to complete basic tasks like these until you collect the rainwater and water it yourself!

As you can see, rainwater represents a sustainable source of water ideal for use inside and outside the home. So go ahead, go set some collection sources outside and utilize that rare rainwater! For more household tips & tricks like these, be sure to follow our boards on Pinterest!