- Collect necessary materials and tools
- Choose a suitable location for the system
- Install gutters and downspouts
- Set up a storage container
- Install a filtration system
- Create a distribution system
Collect necessary materials and tools
Gather materials such as gutters, downspouts, storage containers, filtration system components, and tools like drills, saws, and wrenches.
Choose a suitable location for the system
Select an area near the house with adequate space for the storage container and where the downspouts can easily direct water into the system.
Install gutters and downspouts
Attach gutters to the roof and position downspouts to direct rainwater into the storage container.
Set up a storage container
Place the storage container in the chosen location and connect it to the downspouts to collect rainwater.
Install a filtration system
Incorporate a filtration system to remove debris and contaminants from the collected rainwater before it enters the storage container.
Create a distribution system
Set up a distribution system to utilize the harvested rainwater for various purposes, such as watering plants or flushing toilets.