Tank Tales: Harvesting Rain For The Next Generation
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Tank Tales: Harvesting Rain For The Next Generation
Meet Jack
In the sprawling landscapes of Spring Branch, Texas, where water scarcity is not an unfamiliar tale, Jack Hammond made the decision to invest in Enduraplas for his water storage needs. Nestled on his home property are two 2500-gallon Enduraplas tanks in Woodland Brown, standing tall and collecting the day’s morning dew.
Investing in Enduraplas tanks wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment impulse; Jack had been considering rainwater harvesting for almost a decade.
“I’ve been interested, the past ten years or so at least, in supplementing our water supply, whether it’s the city, the county, or a well like we’re on now. You can never be certain that the water is going to be there. This past summer, one of our neighbors mentioned that his well had gone dry, and I said, ‘Well, I’m glad I got tanks.’”
The decision to invest in Enduraplas tanks was a result of thorough research and a keen eye for quality, “I thought, ‘Great, I definitely want that piece of mind,’” Jack explained, recalling our durability tests that showcase the durability of our tanks. “I saw on YouTube the Enduraplas commercial where that big o’l boy jumping up and down on top of it, so I saw the construction was pretty good.”
Jack's Rainwater Harvesting Setup
Jack’s catchment surface is the white metal roof on top of his shed that is connected to a 6-inch gutter. The gutter goes into a 3×4-inch spout, a leaf catcher in the downspout, and an 8-foot sediment catcher with a hole drilled in the bottom to drain off. Once it fills up in the sediment catcher, it fills the tank from the top down. He’s got a vent on top and an overflow on the side to complete his rainwater harvesting setup.
The Hammond household plans to utilize their rainwater for irrigation. “We’re primarily going to use the water from our tank for irrigation for the garden and the small lawn we will put on the other side of the building so the grandkids have someplace to run around and not worry about skinning their knees on the blacktop for the driveway.”
Jack’s commitment to rainwater harvesting goes beyond irrigation, though. He recognizes the broader environmental benefits. “With the increasing population, it’s putting a strain on the reservoirs the municipalities have put in. Also, you can’t be sure who’s changing their oil and just dumping it on the ground and polluting the groundwater. In the case of wells, that can be a significant hazard. Then there’s the biologics; sometimes the city puts out boil water notices, and wells dry up periodically, so having the rainwater reserves, you can irrigate your gardens so you don’t lose your agriculture.”
Overall, Jack’s Enduraplas tanks give him peace of mind, knowing that his homestead will reap the benefits of his rainwater harvesting system for years to come. Whether lush gardens for the next generation of the Hammond family to play in or clean, algae-free water for multiple uses, Enduraplas saves every drop for whenever you need it.
Thank you, Jack, for sharing your Enduraplas journey with us.
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