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Ever since you’ve moved out of your parent’s home and into your adult life, you’ve probably had to deal with a lot of expenses you weren’t accustomed to in the past. Unless you’re “living off the grid” you’re paying energy and water bills, which can stack up quickly. We’re sure no one would mind reducing some of those expenses, so we’ve brought you a simple trick that can help you reduce your water consumption significantly.
Collect Rainwater For Water You Don’t Plan To Drink
If you live in an area with significant rainwater, then you have a free source of water that can be used for a variety of purposes. All you need is to install the best rain barrel diverter kit you can find, and rain barrels to store your water in. The rain barrels are meant to collect water from your gutters so you can store it for later use. The diverter is meant to protect your home from water that overflows from your rain barrels – when the barrels are full it will direct the rainwater away from the basement and foundations of your home to prevent water damage.
Extra Measures You Need To Take
Note that although rainwater is not salty (like seawater), it is not safe to drink without first filtering it and treating it in a number of ways. Additionally, you will need to take a few steps to ensure that no insects, microorganisms, and algae grow in your rain barrels. When rainwater is left sitting in the barrels for a long time it can go stagnant and develop a funky smell. Cleaning your barrels is simple enough using a few chemicals, or a water filter. You can even make the rainwater potable by using the appropriate filter.
How Can Collected Rainwater Be Used?
Although you can’t drink it, there are still many other uses for the water you collect. You can use it to water your lawn or garden, wash your car, or even to flush the toilet. These three activities alone are a major portion of our daily water consumption.
Get creative with the uses for this water – as long as you aren’t drinking it, or ingesting it in any way – it’s safe to use. For example, some people use it to wash their laundry!
Added Benefits Of Rainwater Collection
If there is ever a problem with the water you get from your local government, you’ll have a source of water to get by on until the problem gets sorted out. Besides that, using collected rainwater reduces the environmental impact of your water consumption. Transporting water from the water treatment facility to your home uses a lot of energy, and since you will be using less water from your taps – you’re effectively reducing your carbon footprint because collecting rainwater uses zero energy.
It may take some getting used to, but collecting rainwater to cover at least part of your water consumption can significantly reduce your water bills as well as reduce your carbon footprint.
