Rainwater harvesting collects the roof water for the garden and the outdoor use. The system ties into the plumbing with the filters and the pumps.
The collection
The gutters and the downspouts feed the rain into the storage tanks. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Santa Fe, the collection is the start.
The storage
The tanks hold the water for the dry spells and the garden. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Santa Fe, the covered tank keeps the mosquitoes out.
The filtration
The filters remove the roof debris before the water reaches the tank. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Santa Fe, the first-flush diverter is the key.
The pump
A pump delivers the stored water to the garden and the hoses. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Santa Fe, the pump is the delivery.
The rules
The local codes decide what the harvested water can supply. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Santa Fe, the indoor use may be restricted.
The winter
The outdoor system drains before the freeze. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Santa Fe, the drain-down protects the tank and the lines.
The call
Collect the rain the right way. Call 888-217-3585 and Santa Fe Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Santa Fe pro for the setup.
Plumbing in Santa Fe: what to know
In Santa Fe, hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Santa Fe County — from Espa Ola, Edgewood and Bernalillo to ZIP codes like 87505, 87507, 87501 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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