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. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Kansas City, the collection is the start.
The storage
The tanks hold the water for the dry spells and the garden. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Kansas City, the covered tank keeps the mosquitoes out.
The filtration
The filters remove the roof debris before the water reaches the tank. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Kansas City, the first-flush diverter is the key.
The pump
A pump delivers the stored water to the garden and the hoses. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Kansas City, the pump is the delivery.
The rules
The local codes decide what the harvested water can supply. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Kansas City, the indoor use may be restricted.
The winter
The outdoor system drains before the freeze. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Kansas City, the drain-down protects the tank and the lines.
The call
Collect the rain the right way. Call 888-217-3585 and Kansas City, MO Plumbing Experts will match you with a Kansas City pro for the setup.
Plumbing in Kansas City: what to know
In Kansas City, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Jackson County — from North Kansas City, Gladstone and Roeland Park to ZIP codes like 64124, 64123, 64106 — 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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