Rainwater Collection and Treatment
The Texas Water Development Board and Take Care of Texas both offer guidance for rainwater harvesting.
If you are thinking of using rain as a source of water and intend to use it for drinking, cooking, or washing dishes—you should ask these questions first:
- How much rain falls in your area?
- How much area can you use to collect rain?
- How much water can you store?
- What kind of water treatment will ensure that it is safe to use?
The Texas Water Development Board has more information about harvesting rainwater .
Take Care of Texas offers free publications regarding rainwater collection and harvesting for landscaping.
- Rainwater Harvesting (GI-404) Homeowners and landowners can build simple or complex systems to capture, store and use rainwater to water their landscape plants.
- Guide to Yard Care (GI-465) Helps you maintain a healthy yard, save money, and take care of our state's varied landscapes.
Visit Take Care of Texas Publications for information on how to order.