Everyone who owns a home with a swimming pool in the Southwest should have a rain harvesting tank.

[MarathonMike]

We here in the Southwest face an impending water crisis. The population continues to grow and our fresh water supply continues to shrink. Please spare me the climate change narrative, that is not relevant to what I am proposing. I believe that anyone who owns a home in the Southwest with a built in swimming pool should have a minimum 1000 gallon rainwater harvesting tank to replenish their pool. If you can afford to own a home with a built in swimming pool you can afford a large rainwater tank. It costs around $2 thousand bucks and most Southwestern states have some sort of tax credit associated with purchasing one.

This doesn't solve the water crisis in the Southwest but it would significantly reduce fresh water consumption which we desperately need to do. I personally cut about 1500 gallons per month out of my water bill by using rain water to replenish my pool. Multiply that by millions and you get the idea what is possible.

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[pknopp]

When people go on about climate change this is what I envision, not carbon taxes or cap and trade.

 

[MarathonMike]

I should also add that we turned off our irrigation system and my wife hand waters our plants with rain water. That together with filling our pool is the net reduction of 1500 gallons per month off of our monthly water consumption.

 

[JustAnotherNut]

I should also add that we turned off our irrigation system and my wife hand waters our plants with rain water. That together with filling our pool is the net reduction of 1500 gallons per month off of our monthly water consumption.

Great idea even if you don't have a pool. I also think having a gray water system (collecting sink, laundry and shower water) could also be used for plants, gardens and lawns. May not be a big thing in the desert, other than any larger farms (maybe sell and/or pipe it to them?).....but could be of help throughout the country

 

[MarathonMike]

Great idea even if you don't have a pool. I also think having a gray water system (collecting sink, laundry and shower water) could also be used for plants, gardens and lawns. May not be a big thing in the desert, other than any larger farms (maybe sell and/or pipe it to them?).....but could be of help throughout the country

Oh definitely! You just have to REALLY filter the gray water enough for your plants or the soap etc can end up messing up your soil.

 

[JustAnotherNut]

Oh definitely! You just have to REALLY filter the gray water enough for your plants or the soap etc can end up messing up your soil.

True, but it's also a natural pesticide to keep bugs off

 

[Old Rocks]

One thing here is to check the laws on water rights in your state. Some western states have not excepted roof water from those laws. If you live in a state that has not, then you need to tell your legislators to make that exception.

 

[badbob85037]

We here in the Southwest face an impending water crisis. The population continues to grow and our fresh water supply continues to shrink. Please spare me the climate change narrative, that is not relevant to what I am proposing. I believe that anyone who owns a home in the Southwest with a built in swimming pool should have a minimum 1000 gallon rainwater harvesting tank to replenish their pool. If you can afford to own a home with a built in swimming pool you can afford a large rainwater tank. It costs around $2 thousand bucks and most Southwestern states have some sort of tax credit associated with purchasing one.

This doesn't solve the water crisis in the Southwest but it would significantly reduce fresh water consumption which we desperately need to do. I personally cut about 1500 gallons per month out of my water bill by using rain water to replenish my pool. Multiply that by millions and you get the idea what is possible.

Rainwater Harvesting Systems | Sustainable Water Management

Sustainable water solutions start here. Explore rainwater harvesting systems, tanks, and accessories to make every drop count. Start eco living.

www.tank-depot.com

Are you selling water tanks?

 

[MarathonMike]

One thing here is to check the laws on water rights in your state. Some western states have not excepted roof water from those laws. If you live in a state that has not, then you need to tell your legislators to make that exception.

What is your concern? That I don't own the water rights to the rainwater coming off of my roof?

 

[MarathonMike]

Are you selling water tanks?

No