Rainwater Collection A Source of Indoor Water as Well

Next to outdoor uses, toilet flushing and laundering represent about 20-40% of water usage totaling 50,000 gallons annually for a family of four. This water needs to meet certain water quality standards as outlined by the State of Georgia plumbing code. The recently updated standards require fine filtration and disinfection with UV light or chlorine for uses inside the home.

The best time to install rainwater plumbing specifically for toilet flushing and laundry is when a home is being built or majorly remodeled since separate water lines are required. However, in some isolated cases this may be able to be done on a limited basis in existing homes as a retrofit.

Estimating the Costs and Benefits












ECOVIE can estimate the costs and benefits of using rainwater indoors. Typically, we will consider indoor applications after looking at outdoor water demands. NOTE: This type of project  can be attractive financially since usage is year round and indoor usage does not fall under any type of usage restriction.

For more information please visit www.ecovieenvironmental.com