RAINWATER HARVESTING AT 850 ROUTE 28 PLANNED

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When 850 Route 28 is built, Rainwater Harvesting will be the predominant water source used for concrete processing. (photo shown is for reference only)

THE WATER CONSERVATION BENEFITS OF RAINWATER HARVESTING
The rainwater that falls on your roof and property is essentially free. All it takes is a method to harvest it into a tank or cistern for later use.
Rainwater harvesting significantly reduces dependence on municipal or well water.
For communities that rely on imported water to supply their needs, collecting rainwater that falls naturally in the community can reduce the need for imported water.
Rainwater harvesting helps utilities reduce peak demands during summer months, saving treated water for more important and appropriate water uses.
While rainwater can be a perfect primary water source for many uses and situations, it is also a great backup water supply for emergency situations.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF RAINWATER HARVESTING Rainwater harvesting can reduce stormwater runoff from a property. The elimination of runoff can reduce contamination of surface water with pesticides, sediment, metals, and fertilizers. By reducing stormwater runoff, rainwater harvesting can reduce a storm’s peak flow volume and velocity in local creeks, streams, and rivers, thereby reducing the potential for streambank erosion.
Rainwater harvesting systems can be employed as simple and effective methods to meet a municipality’s stormwater management program requirements of individual properties.
It is an excellent source of water for plants and landscape irrigation since it has no chemicals such as fluoride and chloramines (chlorine).
For more information about the Sustainable plans for the 850 Route 28 project, visit: http://850route28.com/sustainable-green-project
Read more about rainwater harvesting at: https://www.watercache.com/.../rainwater-harvesting-benefits


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