the benefits of water collection

• It's Free & Clean: It doesn't cost anything and is completely free of the chemicals used in standard city water supplies.
• Drought Preparation: Ensures you have a reliable water supply during times of low rainfall or drought.
• Living Water: Rain is "living water"! Plants and gardens respond much better to rainwater than when you use treated city water.

topics covered in class:

• Locating the tank: Where to place it to best meet your needs.
• Shaping and tying the steel matrix framework.
• Plastering with 9-sack fiber mud.
• Properly attaching the spigot.
• Waterproofing the interior using Thoroseal.
• Applying a decorative finish to the exterior.
• Maintenance: How to keep stored water pure over time.