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Rainwater Harvesting

by Toli Lerios

Introduction

The best introduction to rainwater harvesting is the Texas Water Development Board’s Rainwater Harvesting Page. They also publish a very informative Texas Manual on Rainwater Harvesting.

An alternative introduction is Rainwater Collection For the Mechanically Challenged, by TankTown’s Richard Heinichen.

For information on related groundwater issues, visit the website of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.

Vendors

The following vendors offer rainwater collection tanks and supplies.

  • Hendrix tanks: concrete tanks, built on-site. There is a concrete maker nearby to deliver mixed concrete near Dripping Springs (less than 15 miles away).
  • Tank Town: delivery charges are now $250 for most tanks, $450 for the 168” tanks. They also offer a 15.6×14 (20000 gal) tank for $9,750 (w/o tax and delivery).
  • Triple “S” Feeds: delivery charges are at most $40 per trip (a single trip can carry 2-3 tanks). Their contact point is Gordon Swenson at (512) 507 0679.

About BCNA

The Big Country Neighborhood Association was created to facilitate communication and strengthen community ties among our residents. BCNA-led activities include: maintaining this website and email list, quarterly meetings, and various social events.

The BCNA is volunteer-run, volunteer-funded, and participation is 100% voluntary.

Contribute to the BCNA

BCNA activities and events are made possible through the generosity of our neighbors. Your contribution helps make Big Country a better place for everyone.