Why Should I think about Rainwater Harvesting Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg and Hershey?

​Capturing rainwater to operate a decorative water feature creates true self-sustainability, drastically reducing the need for chemically-treated traditional water sources.

​While you enjoy the benefits of a decorative water feature, the Aquascape Rainwater Harvesting System filters the stored water to prevent stagnation and growth of unhealthy bacteria. Accessing the stored underground water is easy as connecting a hose to a spigot. A small pump is connected to the stored water making it convenient for you to water the landscape.

​Water is quickly becoming an "endangered species" on our blue planet. Urban growth increases storm water runoff, which in turn harms natural waterways. All life requires water for survival. Becoming aware of the current state of our environmental condition is the first step in identifying viable solutions to ensure clean and healthy water for future generations.

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• Local water sources such as lakes, reservoirs and groundwater continue to decline despite regular rain events.
• Demand is becoming greater than the supply and the rains that do fall on our ground are lost.
• Rainwater is actually flowing away from the area it falls on due to development.
• Water cannot soak into asphalt, concrete or shingles. It flows very quickly off of these surfaces and in the progress it carries a variety of pollutants from dust and dirt to oils, fertilizers and pesticides.
• This mixture flows quickly into storm sewers and in some cases, ponds and streams.
• Highly developed areas can have 50% or more surface area covered by impervious surfaces forcing water away from the area where it's needed.
• Increased water velocity strips the aquatic vegetation from the shores exposing the soil to subsequent erosion and habitat loss.
• According to the EPA, urban runoff is the number one cause of pollution in coastal environments.
• Almost 50% of our stream miles, 45% of lake acres and 35% of estuary and bay square miles surveyed by the EPA are considered below the standards for fishing and swimming.
• As rainwater run-off is carried away it does not have the opportunity to soak into the soil or groundwater reserves so our aquifers continue to lose water and new water is not coming in.
• Wells throughout the country are going dry or have to be lowered to access the lower water levels.

​Did You Know

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• One inch of rainfall on a 2,000 square foot residential roof generates 1,250 gallons of water that can be reused.
• That same roof in a region receiving 30 inches of annual rainfall generates 41,000 gallons of reusable water.
• The average U.S. household with a 10,000 square foot lot uses up to 3,000 gallons of water weekly for landscape irrigation.
• Running a sprinkler for 2 hours can use up to 500 gallons of water.
• Seventy percent of water used at home is used outdoors.
• 66,175 gallons of water are used outdoors per household, per year.

​Benefits of Reusing Rainwater

Why let good water go to waste when you can reuse it for another purpose? The benefits of harvesting rainwater are numerous, but some of the more prominent advantages include:

• Reduce water bills including city storm sewer charges
• Alleviate demand on municipal systems
• Avoid strict watering schedules
• Improved landscape growth
• Reduce flooding and erosion
• Efficient use of a valuable resource – water

​The Solution

​The Aquascape Rainwater Harvesting System (previously branded RainXchange) is a revolutionary design that combines a recirculating decorative water feature with a sub-surface rainwater harvest storage system. Traditional methods of harvesting rainwater do not add beauty to your home or office setting.

​Aesthetic Benefits

​The Aquascape Rainwater Harvesting System adds the beauty of a water feature to an efficient system for capturing, filtering, and reusing our most precious resource - water! Whether you choose a Pondless® Waterfall or bubbling urn to your landscape, you'll be happy knowing your Rainwater Harvesting System not only looks great, but is beneficial for the environment, too.

​Wildlife Habitat

​Because the water stored in the Rainwater Harvesting System is constantly moving and being aerated, it becomes a sanctuary for wildlife. Birds, frogs, dragonflies and butterflies all flock to water in the landscape. In fact, water is a key component in certified wildlife habitats.