Harvesting Rainwater for Residential Water Security

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Water next to shelter is the most important of human needs. It is topped by shelter only if you’re in an area where the environmental elements will do you in before the need for water. The human body can go only three days without water, and during those three days you cannot perform other necessary tasks to survival without proper hydration the body will try to conserve what moisture it has and begin to shut down. Water is also a necessity for the animals and plant life we need for food.

Collecting rainwater then purifying it can indeed be a lifesaving process all the way around. In many countries particularly the USA check your local laws on rain harvesting prior to setting up your system as many have laws regarding how much, when and for what purpose you may harvest rainwater. Then set up the harvesting system best for you in your location. The featured article shows one DIY harvesting system that is relatively easy and inexpensive.

Harvesting Rainwater for Residential Water Security

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