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3 Types of Residential Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Whole-House Use

We discuss the different types of residential rainwater harvesting systems - which is right for you? Let's Dive In If you are interested...

Does Water Purification Remove Healthy Minerals?

Have you ever heard that drinking water purification, such as reverse osmosis, removes healthy minerals that your body needs and that you...

Comparison: Reverse Osmosis, Water Softening, and Dechlorination

The purpose of this article is to explain the difference between the three most common filtration methods that we recommend – and almost...

Reverse Osmosis and Copper Pipes

Did you know that some piping coupled with RO water would actually produce undesirable effects? This article will cover the information...

Top 10 Questions About Rainwater Harvesting for Your Home – ANSWERED

This article lays out the top 10 questions about rainwater harvesting.Rainwater Harvesting for Complete Home Use Are you considering...

From the Archives: Rainwater Reliance 2015

A case study of a family living in a home with rainwater harvesting as the sole-source water supply. Franklin, TN Aaron and Rebecca Howald...

What’s in Your Nashville Municipal Water?

Are you one of the 83% of people of people in America that use municipal water? Here's another question, how many times do you turn on a...

How to Recognize a Water Specialist

Have you considered getting water purification before, but then been overwhelmed with the many water treatment dealers in your area, not...

An Overview of Residential Rainwater Harvesting

We take a look at rainwater harvesting as a whole - here's a complete overview. Rainwater Harvesting: Take Control of Your Water Rainwater...

Knoxville and Nashville Residents – What’s in Your Well Water?

Many people in the United States use well water as the primary supply of water to their home. Wells are beneficial for two primary...

5 Steps to Whole-House Water Purification for Your Home

If you own a home or are building a home, and your water will be supplied by a municipal water utility, this article is for you. Everyday,...

Water Filtration Preventative Maintenance to Expand the Life of your System

Maintenance is a must for most water filtration systems. Generally, the primary object that filters or purifies the water, has a limited...

6 Home Enhancements to Ask Your Custom Builder For That You Might Not Be Aware Of

Are you currently building a home? Or are you in the dream stages of thinking about building a home? In either case, this article is for...

All Things Considered, Is Bottled Water Good?

In this article, we take an in-depth look at bottled water. Primarily, the quality and downsides of bottled water. Just because water is...

Integrated Drinking Water Purification for Your Home

If you are building or considering building a home, this article is for you. Integrated drinking water purification throughout your home...

Key Takeaways from the Safe Drinking Water Act

What is the Safe Drinking Water Act? Does it ensure the water you and your family use and drink is safe? In this article, we take an...

How Do Water Softeners Work?

Water softeners use a process called "ion exchange" to remove the hardness minerals (calcium & magnesium) from water. It does so by...

5 Common Myths of Drinking Water Purification

The concern of drinking water purity is growing. So naturally, the need for education is following suit. Water filters and bottled water...

6 Myths of Water Softeners Debunked

Have you ever thought about getting a water softener but then been turned away by something negative you heard? More times than not, the...

The Benefits of Reverse Osmosis

This article lays out the benefits of reverse osmosis drinking water purification.The Benefits of Reverse Osmosis Here are a few benefits...

A Comprehensive List of Common Municipal Water Contaminants

What's actually in your city water? This article shows the regulations in regards to your city water and what can end up in it despite...

Why You Want Chlorine-Free Water in Your Home

Chlorine is a commonly used disinfectant in municipal water filtration. In fact, many people can smell the chlorine that is in their...

6 Ways Hard Water Impacts Your Life

Have you ever heard of hard water or soft water? It is the difference between water that contains certain contaminants. Most water that...

Residential Applications for Rainwater Harvesting

Most people in the U.S. have their water supplied by municipal water sources. And if not, well water is the second most common water...

Commercial Applications for Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater harvesting is not only for residential applications, water needs in commercial and industrial processes can cost thousands of...

How to Live Off the Grid with Rainwater Harvesting

Considering living off-grid? Water is a very important resource to remember - rainwater harvesting may be the solution for you!Living...

The State of Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater harvesting is evolving as a relatively young industry, but it is growing fast. Right now, all around the United States,...

DIY Rainwater Harvesting – Yes or No?

Let's talk about rainwater harvesting and DIY implications. To DIY or not DIY If you're reading this post, it probably means that you...

Rainwater Harvesting Laws You Need to Know About

Rainwater harvesting as a primary water supply is a relatively new idea and industry. Therefore, the laws around rainwater harvesting can...

The Rainwater Harvesting System Process

This article takes an in-depth look at the system process of rainwater harvesting as the primary source of water in a residential...

Understanding the Rainwater Harvesting Storage Ecosystem

There's more to rainwater harvesting than some components put together - let's look at the ecosystem that helps tie it all together....

Roof Types for Rainwater Harvesting

Does it matter what type of roof you use for rainwater harvesting? If so, why? And what roofs are best for rainwater harvesting? Here is...