Don’t drink your rainwater until it’s been treated! In the midst of the madness of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been experiencing unusually stormy weather in San Diego, with over 4 inches of rainfall so…
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Beyond compliance: meeting stormwater requirements while maximizing every drop of water and every dollar
Stormwater regulations for new development are important ways the county can ensure compliance with watershed protection requirements. The county has a Best Management Practice manual, which includes resources for how to engineer detention or biofiltration…
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Artesian Well System for Horse Ranch
At Catching H2O we focus on rainwater and greywater for irrigation and other uses to save on potable water usage for our clients. We also sometimes find projects with other water sources such as groundwater…
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Innovative Water Treatment in Avalon
Catching H2O has installed the first rainwater system for non-potable indoor use in Southern California at the new Trailhead building in Avalon on Catalina Island. The system uses rainwater with desalinated seawater as backup for…
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CorGal Tank adds Aesthetic and Durability
This client chose a CorGal® corrugated metal tank for their rainwater storage both to complement the modern architecture of their home in Pacific Palisades and for the superior quality of a CorGal® tank. CorGal® tanks are made of…
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The Importance of Filter Maintenance for your Rainwater System
HEADING INTO THE RAINY SEASON We are so excited for rainwater tanks all over San Diego to fill, some for the first time. Even a small rain event can fill a tank depending on the…
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Creative Ways to Incorporate Residential Greywater Systems: Light Wells
Light wells are a Del Mar phenomenon which allow basement level living areas with natural lighting and ventilation where real estate is premium and buildings must be designed to limit visual impact for neighbors, and…
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Demystifying Greywater for New Construction
Greywater has been a touchy subject in San Diego for decades, but people are being encouraged more and more to come out of the “water closet” with their greywater use. In fact in some parts…
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Ready to Catch Some Rain!
If you are thinking about catching some rainwater for irrigation and you already have all your downspouts and surface drains plumbed to the storm drain, this can be a great scenario. In this project, we…
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Hidden Rainwater Storage in La Jolla
For this homeowner, with a relatively small lot in an exclusive La Jolla neighborhood, locating his rainwater storage tanks in the crawlspace was a great solution for space and cost savings. His 6 tanks have…
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