Though people have been collecting rainwater for thousands of years, the process can be mystifying. “Most homeowners know what a rain barrel is. They know the design they want and how much they’re ...

As millions of people deal with drought and the rising cost of water, many are learning how to harvest rainwater. Most people aren't aware that their home is a potential powerhouse of rainwater ...

Hardware Hawaii, a leading hardware store in Kapolei, is spotlighting sustainable water-saving solutions with its Rain Barrel water catchment systems. During a recent interview on Living808 with John ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water. Still, for many communities around the world, and even some here in the U.S., water is in short supply. That's why there's ...

Rain barrels are more commonly used than cisterns, simply because of their smaller size and usability. Depending on the model, rain barrels can hold 40 to 60 gallons of water. Cisterns can hold ...

Cindy Sepucha painted the first rain barrel for the Boulder Barrel Project. This story originally aired Aug. 8, 2016. The Colorado Legislature spent years fighting over 55-gallon rain barrels. But ...

For newer gardeners, cool, gray maritime summers can tempt a person to skimp on watering. Surely it’s about to rain, right? Sadly, summer rain is often drizzle, enough to dampen the dust but rarely ...

Did you know that before 2016, it was illegal to capture and use rainwater in the state of Colorado? After House Bill 16-1005 was introduced and passed, it became legal to use rainwater for outdoor ...

The Pacific Northwest is known for its rainy weather, but after an unusually wet spring and with summer around the corner, many are looking to store rainwater for use in their gardens through rain ...

WILLMAR — Residents in the city of Willmar are encouraged to do their part to keep city stormwater as free of pollutants as possible by participating in best management practices on their property.

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Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Rainwater harvesting became legal for the first time in Colorado in 2016. After several seasons of rain barrels being put to use, it’s a good time to ask an ...