Top 7 Mistakes to Avoid when Harvesting Rain Water

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[angrykagg]

I’m not even into harvesting rain water, but this lady and this video has convinced me I need to do it!

[lindadechow]

This was great, thanks! I did get a 15 gallon bucket, probably too small for the long term, but believe me, because I have been wrangling with my husband over preparation, and he finally settled for something simple, I was happy. So far he has been overjoyed with all the soap making, garden planning, and stocking up we have been doing, but I think you probably know that even when people you love are in tune it doesn't mean they truly understand the times. We are moving forward, however =) We are Christians and I tend toward Christian channels, which resonate with my spirit so thank you for your wonderful channel.

[rough-hewnhomestead]

Since we "went frugal" and became homesteaders I am OBSESSED with rain catchment.  We have about 2, 000 gallons of rain water catchment so far.  One Mother's Day I asked my husband/kids to convert our toilet flushing (we have city water) to rain water.  It's saved us a ton of money and we're not voiding into chlorinated water. :)  Good video!

I doubt people watching this video really give a damn if it is illegal in their state/county.

[keith]

It is sad that in some parts of the world the local government will treat you like a criminal for collecting rain. What next breathing to much fresh air

[LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Thanks so much for this! Our homestead has NO rain catchment system...yet. We will be catching rain soon for the animals, the gardens, and for emergency storage.

[MrSanteeclaus]

First if you are catching rain water- don’t be telling the world about it.

[Resologist]

I'd repeat the advice made a year ago by the Forging Freedom Podcast Channel: use a Berkey filter to eliminate chemical and biological contaminents for drinking (potable) water gathered from a rain barrel. One doesn't always know what comes down onto one's roof: from birds, from insects, from squirrels, from smoke and soot out of your own chimney, leaves, dust, roofing materials, and possibly pesticides sprayed by neighboring farmers and work crews. It may not kill you, but why take the chance of drinking water that may be, even slightly, contaminated? Ten minutes, as a rule-of-thumb, sounds good for most loose dust and debris, (if you can be around to divert that rainwater out of your rain barrel); but, a rain shower might not last much longer than ten minutes, and a downpour or wind after that first ten minutes might loosen more stubborn debris. Use a Berkey filter!

[scalarglow]

Another cleaner would be a charcoal filter, just as you do for a fish tank. I have a flat roof with silicone top, gutter fed catchment into a pipe fed barrel with charcoal filter. works great! Distilling the water is a good idea because all the aluminum and barium in the atmosphere from chem trails, but if you can't it's the next best thing.

[workout]

"See it works" As the screens sink into the container 😂

[ShaneMorgan]

who cares if its "illegal"? Harvest it anyway.

[robinsiciliano]

Thank you! This is the first video I’ve watched of yours and I so appreciate how easy and accessible you make this process. Options for all budgets and skill levels. I feel like I’m chatting with my neighbor and she’s showing me how easy it is to collect water and she’s going to show me how I can get started immediately. My favorite way to learn a new skill.

[appalachiashomesteadwithpatara]

The absolute essential! Lord-come place some barrels here. Good stuff here, Starry Star! Great intro! xo

[sejs]

Great idea using a sheet for a filter. I use some old window screens (free) and cattle mineral supplement tubs($5/ea at an auction) for my system, but I only use it for my garden.

[allenfranks]

It's only illegal if we the people allow it

[LearningCurveAcres]

Wonderful advice, thank you. We have rain catchment systems for our gardens but they are really too small to do much good. Looks like I'll be upgrading now and doing it properly. Thank you♡

[lelafayeandrews]

we live in Oregon, hence we have to check out our 'man' right to catch rain, with that being said our property floods with any amount of rain! thanks for the oil tip:)

[trudyw]

Thank you stary. I love seeing you both on the videos it makes my day

[saxmusicmail]

Be very careful about using a used barrel or bucket for potable water. If it was originally a container for chemicals or solvents the plastic will have absorbed some of the chemicals that were previously in the barrel or bucket, yes, even though it's plastic, and then leach out into the water. There will be trace amounts of the insecticide, solvents, whatever was originally contained in the barrel or bucket. I would not even pick garden vegetables into a chemical bucket, no matter how well you think it's been washed out.

[HolzMichel]

hi Starry,
there are a few things about rain water you should know in addition to what you presented here:
since you're in the wind shadow of spokane, and even further - the seattle metro area, your air has a higher concentration of nitrous oxides that convert to various nitrogen compounds when the rain falls.
so if you're going to catch rain water for cooking and drinking it should be run through an active charcoal filter as it comes down the downspout.
the other thing you really need to pay attention to to see if your rain water will be safe to drink is to look to the trees. various mosses, lichens and bromeliads should be present. these are indicator species that give clues to health of the air. the presence of these species will also give the water a slight musty taste since their spores and micro particulates are always suspended in the air, which is how they propagate. again, filter
and of course the eternal battle of winged neighbors who invariable leave their droppings on the roof... again.. filter..
so an active charcoal filter will cover all of these issues.

another issue is keeping your water from turning green. algae are also present in the air and get washed off into the stream and if your catchment barrel(s) or container allows any light in, your water will turn green. i had a 1700gal underground storage tank for my water catchment system...it just had to be plumbed with a small well pump.

then as you mentioned there are areas of idaho where rainwater catchment is regulated by the SRBA otherwise known as the snake river basin adjudication where the nez perce tribe has laid claim to most of the water in the snake river drainage, which encompasses most of the state, parts of utah, oregon, and wyoming. some counties like ada county get really stupid about it so be very careful and do your homework before setting up shop.... the fines are insane..

cheers
mike