CatchingH2O envisions elevating the use of our local water resources to address climate resilience and environmental and social justice.
CatchingH2O Enhances Local Water Resilience Through Policy, Education, and Installation
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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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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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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A Tale of Two Watersheds: Simple Backyard Solutions are the Key to Watershed Health
Two different watersheds, two different problems facing them. We have the solution! Small scale, backyard solutions across the county solve large scale watershed problems when everyone contributes.
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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Get Ready to Catch Some Rain in San Diego!
We often hear people say “It never rains in San Diego”. To which we reply, even in a drought year we get at least 5 inches of rain, which translates to 6,000 gallons per year…
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Designing Rainwater Catchment that Blends with the Environment
One of our ongoing challenges and goals as designer/installers is to find ways to blend rainwater catchment into the landscape so that it is barely seen. Of course, the easiest way to do this is…
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Growing Row Crops with Greywater
Recently we had the opportunity to design a system for growing row crops with greywater for a very inspiring organization, TERI Inc, a non-profit corporation with a mission to improve the quality of life for adults and children…
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