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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2019 Impact Report
It’s been a fantastic year for San Diego on the water harvesting front.
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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Using Rainwater and Greywater can help reverse climate change
Find out why harvesting rainwater and greywater at your home is an essential part of addressing climate change locally.
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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Lawn Removal Rebates are back for San Diego
If you’ve been waiting to redevelop your landscape, and save thousands of gallons of water by removing your lawn, until rebates were reinstated, now is your chance! Socalwatersmart.com just reopened their rebates for turf removal. …
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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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