Water rationing
Added 2020-07-02 18:33:51 +0000 UTCI know that throughout most of the country, water is an issue that’s not really talked about as much anymore. We see flooding and drought in the Midwest but I don’t see many backup water tanks. I am reminded of this because today the island started water rationing again. What an interesting concept that we are surrounded by so much water yet we have to ration out our water on the island. Basically this means that throughout half of the island (not our home this time) people are allowed to use their water supply only every other day.
In Puerto Rico most homes, or I should say the homes that can afford it, keep water tanks on their roofs. We have a water tank on our roof for emergency back up water so we are prepared for this type of situation. The water tank on the roof simply catches the rainwater for future drought.
I’m just wondering why we don’t do this throughout the United States as well? I have not seen that myself living in the Midwest but I’m wondering along the coast lines do people do this? Or is this just something that’s only done on the islands? Do you have a water tank on your roof? Is this something that is normal where you live?
I’ve actually heard that in certain places in the United States you can be fined money for harvesting rain and in Colorado it is illegal to catch and reuse rainwater. Have you heard of this?
Also, my orange tree is finally growing 🍊
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I don't think I ever watch that antique show again because of this
JOHN HODGE
2024-12-21 04:26:57 +0000 UTCyay!! for oranges & those cute toes!
Thomas E Ruosch
2020-07-03 14:47:20 +0000 UTCTexas allows for rain harvesting. We pay sales tax in Texas and the government here let’s folks buy rainwater harvesting equipment free of sales tax. There are a few restrictions depending on the county you live in, but for the most part it is allowed.
Keith Pendleton
2020-07-03 12:18:53 +0000 UTCIt’s interesting, but I haven’t heard of such a problem with water so far, apparently because I have not encountered this yet. I hope your current situation is good and will only improve.
VitAnyaNaked
2020-07-02 21:36:09 +0000 UTCRoof tanks, no. I don't think most residential roofs would be able to support them. I've seen rain barrels to catch roof runoff here and there, though.
Kim Rice
2020-07-02 20:40:28 +0000 UTCHow are you doing love? Its me your buddy Carlitos from California. The Covid-19 is bad hit 50,000 cases in one day. Trying to stay alive. I have been doing physical therapy. I have planters foot pain. I also have lower back pain. Started seeing a chiropractor. Glad to see you are doing well.
Carlos
2020-07-02 18:45:43 +0000 UTCIn Bermuda, most buildings have a limestone roof. Rainwater is naturally cleaned by the limestone and the rain gutters send all that water into an underground cistern. That is Bermuda's main source of potable water...
Steven Malc
2020-07-02 18:38:07 +0000 UTC
