Water Garden Ponds for Arizona Backyard & Garden Areas

The Pond Gnome

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RAINWATER HARVESTING

Capture * Filter * Re-use

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What is the rainwater harvest system?

• The concept is simple - utilize a modular system that will capture, store and reuse water.

– Modular is key here because the purpose of the rainwater harvest system is earth friendly and it doesn’t make sense to ship hollow containers, it’s a waste of fuel and only adds to Carbon Dioxide production.

• Traditional rainwater harvesting is designed using plastic barrels (55 gallon drums) or large above ground and below ground cisterns where the water is stored.

 

• We are taking this traditional rainwater harvesting concept and combined it with ecosystem technology.

– The re-circulating ecosystem eliminates the concerns of stagnant water associated with traditional rainwater harvesting options.

Why the need for a rainwater harvest system?

• It’s a fact - 50% of residential water is used outdoors and the water coming out of our taps is not as good as rainwater…and it’s not free!

 

• The importance of capturing rainwater alleviates run-off from the excessive amounts of rainwater falling on impervious surfaces such as roofs, sidewalks, patios, driveways and compacted soils.

– This water is typically channeled away from the site and lost within the storm water management system.

• It is during this journey that the excess water picks up a variety of pollutants and toxins, this mixture of pollutants is wreaking havoc in our natural water ways.

– According to the EPA 45% of our river and stream miles are not fit for fishing and swimming.

– Urban runoff is the #1 cause of coastal pollution.

– By capturing and slowing it down we’re stopping this unfortunate cycle and along the way we have a great free source of water.

• Our overflow is designed to recharge precious groundwater reserves and closes the circle on the best rainwater system available.

 

Why rainwater harvesting?

• Self-Sustaining Water Features

– Capturing rainwater to operate the water feature allows it to be truly self-sustaining by drastically reducing, if not eliminating the need for the system to be topped off with tap water.

– Instead of shutting down water feature installations in regions experiencing severe droughts, such as the southeastern and southwestern United States, the rainwater system can be a solution.

Rainwater harvest field testing:

• We are currently rolling out a beta-test program of our rainwater harvest system.

• Our main objective is to get a number of projects installed across the country in order to determine if there are any unique design application requirements in different regions.

– We have now conducted four rainwater harvest training builds: one at Disney’s Epcot, one in Georgia, Texas, and the other in New Jersey.

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