Rainwater from the roof is collected and funneled into a 25,000 gallon underground cistern . Wastewater from showers , sinks and toilets goes into underground purifying tanks and then into the cistern . The collected water then irrigates the land surrounding the house . Surrounding flowers and shrubs native to the area enable the property to blend into the surrounding rural landscape .

Question: What might this water system be used for ?
Answer: It may be a way to get access to more water .It may be an eco - conservation technique .It may be a way to purify city water .It may be a way to increase utilities .