Rainwater harvesting means catching the rain that runs off your roof and using it outdoors, mostly on gardens and landscaping. Sun House System specializes in designing and installing residential rainwater systems throughout Littleton, Denver, and the Colorado Front Range.
How Rainwater Harvesting Works
A rainwater harvesting system is simpler than most people expect, particularly for Colorado water conservation efforts. Rain falls on your roof and travels through your gutters before passing through a pre-filter or first-flush diverter that removes debris. It is then stored in a barrel, cistern, or tank. From there, this collected rainwater can be gravity-fed or pumped to wherever you need it — such as for vegetable gardens, lawn irrigation, drip systems for trees and perennials, or ornamental landscaping. Every residential rainwater system designed by Sun House System is tailored to your roof area, average annual rainfall, storage goals, and end-use pattern.
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What the water is for
Collected roof water goes outside: vegetable beds, flower gardens, trees, shrubs, and drip lines.
It isn't drinking water. On most homes, Colorado's two-barrel rule keeps it outdoors on the same property. Details: https://sunhousesystem.com/co-rain-law
