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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?
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1 inch of
rainfall on a 2,000 sq. ft. residential roof generates 1,200 gallons
of water that can be reused.
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That same roof
in a region receiving 10 inches of annual rainfall generates 12,000
gallons of reusable water.
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The average US
household with a 10,000 square foot lot uses 5,000 gallons of water
weekly for landscape irrigation.
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Running a
sprinkler for 2 hours can use up to 500 gallons of water.
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The
RainXchange™ allows you to collect thousands of gallons of water
anywhere, even in the Desert!
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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. 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"
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Reduce water bills including city storm sewer
charges
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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 irrigate will reduce
fertilizer use
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No chemicals have been added to rainwater
The RainXchange™
System 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.
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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.
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The RainXchange™ Rainwater
Harvesting System reveals only a beautiful water feature that
integrates easily into existing landscape.
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Collecting and storing the water
underground maintains the integrity and beauty of your home and
landscape.
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Wildlife Habitat - Because the water
stored in the RainXchange™ System is constantly moving and being
aerated, it becomes a sanctuary for wildlife.
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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.
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Environmental Conservation -
Capturing rainwater to operate the water feature creates true
self-sustainability, drastically reducing the need for
chemically-treated traditional water sources.
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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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