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In-ground tank

 

Why live with this?

 

Traditional ways of rainwater harvesting do not add beauty or value to your home or office setting.

Above-ground tank

Inch of rainfall

Did you know?

  • 1 inch of rainfall on a 2,000 sq. ft. residential roof generates 1,200 gallons of water that can be reused.

  • That same roof in a region receiving 10 inches of annual rainfall generates 12,000 gallons of reusable water.

  • The average US household with a 10,000 square foot lot uses 5,000 gallons of water weekly for landscape irrigation.

  • Running a sprinkler for 2 hours can use up to 500 gallons of water.

  • The RainXchange™ allows you to collect thousands of gallons of water anywhere, even in the Desert!

 

When you can enjoy this!

Flowing stream
       

Why Rainwater Harvesting?

The earth is known as the Blue Planet for a reason.  It's no surprise that water is a dominant part of our everyday lives. The world's current challenge is to improve the planet's water quality and then maintain clean and healthy water that supports all life forms in our diverse environment.

RAINWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS MAKES DOLLARS AND "SENSE"

  • Reduce water bills including city storm sewer charges

  • Alleviate demand on municipal systems

  • Avoid strict watering schedules

  • Arizona tax credits available
     

BETTER FOR YOUR LANDSCAPE THAN MUNICIPALLY TREATED WATER

  • Rainwater is extremely rich in nutrients

  • Using rainwater to irrigate will reduce fertilizer use

  • No chemicals have been added to rainwater

The RainXchangeSystem is Innovative!

The Aquascape RainXchange™ Harvesting Systems are a revolutionary design that combines a recirculating decorative water feature with a sub-surface rainwater harvesting collection system.

  • Clean, Filtered Water Collection & Storage - While you enjoy the benefits of a decorative water feature, the RainXchange™ Rainwater Harvesting System filters the stored water to prevent stagnation and growth of unhealthy bacteria.

  • The RainXchange™ Rainwater Harvesting System reveals only a beautiful water feature that integrates easily into existing landscape.

  • Collecting and storing the water underground maintains the integrity and beauty of your home and landscape.

  • Wildlife Habitat - Because the water stored in the RainXchange™ System is constantly moving and being aerated, it becomes a sanctuary for wildlife.

  • Water Feature Lifestyle - Enhanced landscaping improves property value and water features provide soothing sights and sounds that help you relax and de-stress in today’s busy world.

  • Environmental Conservation - Capturing rainwater to operate the water feature creates true self-sustainability, drastically reducing the need for chemically-treated traditional water sources.

 

 

BROCHURE

Here is a system being installed in our front yard:

Before: corner view

Before: front view

Before: close-up

Seamless raingutters are installed.

If you didn't know they were there....

The downspout does not have to be on the exact corner of your house

The downspout is unobtrusive

Down-spout close-up

The entry is being replaced with permeable pavers, which will connect to the front patio.

Excavating the catch basin -- very hard soil.

Father and son work together.

Ooops! Luckily, no one flushed, and we got it fixed right away. Unfortunately, Blue Stake doesn't mark outgoing lines.

Big ol' boulders to protect the corner of the property.

Roughing in the stream with the Dingo.

Completing the hole.

Underlayment in.

Liner, chimney and some of the Aquablox installed.

The catch basin is pretty much filled in.

The pre-filter for the rainwater is in place.

The wetland filter area is coming along nicely.

The permeable paver entry and front patio is done!

The stream is up and running! Still have edge treatment, etc. to do, but it's nice to have the water sound back!

All finished -- from corner

After: front view

After: close-up

After: front entry and patio

One year later

View from street/sidewalk

 

 

 

 

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