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Thoughts on Collecting Rainwater  * Today's article was written by Chandni Wadhwani; see the blog host's notes below. Droughts are not uncommon in today's world, unfortunately. All over the news are reports of areas stricken by drought, with little or no rainfall on the horizon. When the rains come, they usually only provide temporary relief. However, if you have a tank for collection, you can make the water last much, much longer. Part of the reason for a lack of water in the underground table is that humans have built over so much land. Things like concrete and asphalt do not absorb any water, so none gets into the soil where it needs to go. Buildings and other huge structures also block the collection of water, and cause it to run off, causing dangerous erosion. Owning a collection tank can help with this issue. These tanks are built specifically to collect some of this rain and hold it in storage for later use. This water is safe to use for dishes, laun...

-- Quote of the Day --  --> “Know how to give without hesitation,  how to lose without regret,  how to acquire without meanness.” ~  George Sand   Rain Water Harvesting Techniques By Robert N. Perry   Robert specializes in the building of income producing niche websites.   Rain water harvesting techniques are one of the most common options for people who are developing an emergency water supply or are into recycling water to minimize consumption from municipal and city water lines.  While not overly complicated, rain water harvesting does have its fair share of challenges and demands. In this post, we will talk about having a rain water collection system in the context of disaster preparedness so you can learn how to harvest rainwater for yourself very easily. Now, the premise of water harvesting is fairly obvious: you should be living in an area that sees ample rain the whole yea...