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Why live with this?
Traditional ways of rainwater
harvesting do not add beauty or value to your home or office setting. |
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Did you know?
- 1" of rainfall on a 2,000 sf. residential
roof generates 1,200 gallons of water that can be re-used.
- That same roof in a region receiving 10"
of annual rainfall generates 12,000 gallons of re-usable water.
- The average US household with a 10,000 sf.
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 system allows you to collect
thousands of gallons of water anywhere, even in the
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When you can enjoy
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Why Rainwater
Harvesting?
The earth is known as the Blue
Planet for a reason. Its' no surprise that the 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"
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Reduce water bills, including
City storm sewer charge
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Alleviate demand on municipal
systems
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Avoid strict watering schedules
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Arizona tax credits
available.
BETTER FOR YOUR
LANDSCAPE THAN MUNICIPALLY TREATED WATER
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Rainwater is
extremely rich in nutrients
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Using rainwater to
irrigation will reduce fertilizer use
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No chemicals have
been added to rainwater
The RainXchange™
System is Innovative!
The RainXchange
systems are a revolutionary design that combines a re-circulating
decorative water feature with a sub-surface rainwater harvesting
collection system.
Clean, filtered water
collection & storage: while you enjoy, the RainXchange system filters the stored
water to prevent stagnation and growth of unhealthy bacteria.
The RainXchange system
reveals only a beautiful water feature that integrates easily into existing
landscape.
Collecting and storing
the water underground maintains the integrity of 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 the 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
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Before: corner view
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Before: front view
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Before: close-up
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Seamless raingutters are installed.
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If you didn't know they were there....
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The downspout does not have to be on the exact corner of your house
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The downspout is unobtrusive
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Down-spout close-up
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The entry is being replaced with permeable pavers, which will connect to the front patio.
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Excavating the catch basin -- very hard soil.
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Father and son work together.
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Ooops! Luckily, no one flushed, and we got it fixed right away. Unfortunately, Blue Stake doesn't mark outgoing lines.
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Big ol' boulders to protect the corner of the property.
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Roughing in the stream with the Dingo.
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Completing the hole.
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Underlayment in.
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Liner, chimney and some of the Aquablox installed.
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The catch basin is pretty much filled in.
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The pre-filter for the rainwater is in place.
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The wetland filter area is coming along nicely.
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The permeable paver entry and front patio is done!
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The stream is up and running! Still have edge treatment, etc. to do, but it's nice to have the water sound back!
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All finished -- from corner
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After: front view
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After: close-up
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After: front entry and patio
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One year later
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View from street/sidewalk
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