Using rainwater to water your lawn can reduce your monthly water bill.
Rainwater can be collected in rain barrels and used without treatment for functions such as watering your lawn, washing your car, and washing your deck. It is important to treat rainwater before using it to drink, cook or wash anything in the kitchen or the rest of your home, as it may be contaminated by the time you use it. Rainwater can be treated using a variety of techniques in emergency situations, if you don't have access to tap or bottled water. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Strain the rain water through a coffee filter to remove any larger particles that are present in the water.
2. Boil the rain water in a large kettle or pot for at least two minutes to get rid of any microorganisms that are contaminating the water.
3. Oxygenate and cool the water by pouring it into another container, and then pouring it back into the original container a few times. Add 1/8 tsp. of unscented chlorine to every gallon of the water. Pour the water into bottles and store it for drinking once you have let it stand for a couple of hours and it has completely cooled down.
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