Capturing rainwater is easier than you think.
Harvesting rainwater is a great way to water your garden or provide drinking water for livestock in an eco-friendly way. The only specialized equipment one would need to perform such a task is a barrel with a spigot (similar to the drain valve on a beverage cooler) to store the rainwater in. Apart from that, all that is needed is an irrigation system to direct the water.
Instructions
Capturing Rainwater
1. Select a location in which a downward slope leads toward a sharp dropoff; e.g., roofs of low-lying buildings, eroded hillsides, etc.
2. Dig a furrow into the slope. In the case of existing architecture, consider manufacturing a gutter with a durable material such as PVC pipe. The furrow should be wide and deep enough that falling rain is directed downward within the confines of the furrow.
3. Place a barrel beneath the angled surface so rainwater flows in from the furrow or gutter.
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