In some parts of the country, you can't drink collected rainwater because air pollution is too intense, laced with volatile organic compounds, petrochemicals, and lead. Fortunately, Austin isn't yet one of those places. If this is starting to sound a lot like rocket science to you, companies like Rain Harvest and Rain Man Waterworks can handle the entire project, from design and installation, to pumping and purification. All you have to do is wait for rain. Barrel City USA 8401 S. 1st Street Austin, Texas 78748 282-1328 Recycled drums, barrels, and buckets.
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Rainwater Collection Systems Video guide by Gardening Naturally Prod. Available at GardenVille Nursery 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd. My Water Richard and I built a shop on our new land out near Dripping Springs. In Placencia, we stayed at an inn where every cabin came with its own cistern. Water was plentiful since it rained every damned day, even during the dry season.