October 19, 2009: Legarda calls for full implementation of environmental laws
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The Phillipines looks to enforce a 20 year mandatory rainwater harvesting law to manage flooding.
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October 18, 2009: Do your part to save our reefs
Honolulu Advertiser, Siarrah Llarinas
An 11th grader in Hawaii writes about how harvesting rainwater can help save the state's coral reefs.
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October 14, 2009: Ecology Allows Rainwater Harvesting
Northwest Hub, Jesse Piedfort
Recently passed legislation allows Washington residents to harvest rainwater without first attaining a permit.
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October 10, 2009: Pools, tanks important to firefighters
Brisbane Times
Pools and rainwater tanks can be used for fire suppression. While the article discusses Australia, the same
theories can be used in the U.S., especially in forest fire prone area.
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October 5, 2009: Rainwater Harvesting Enjoys Enormous Growth Across U.S.
Earth Times, American Rainwater Catchment System Association
ARCSA helps spread rainwater harvesting throughout the US.
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September 8, 2009: Sustainable features of the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center
Michigan State University
RMS installed a rainwater harvesting system at Michigan State University's recycling center. The rainwater system
will flush toilets at the center.
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September 8, 2009: Virginia may tighten screws on runoff pollution
C-Ville, Erika Howsare
New DCR stormwater guidelines will impact how Charlottesville is developed. The reduced runoff guidelines can be met by installing rainwater
harvesting systems.
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September 7, 2009: Rainwater Harvesting gets a boost in Santa Rosa
The Press Democrat, Mike McCoy
Santa Rosa California is will pay 25 cents per gallon of storage for home and business owners to install rainwater harvesting systems.
The rainwater systems will curb the demand on the local water supply.
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September 7, 2009: Schools going green big-time:
St. Mary's claims lead in environmental design race
The Baltimore Post, Timothy B. Wheeler
Evergreen Elementary School in Maryland installed a rainwater harvesting system provided by RMS to supply water for toilet flushing.
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September 3, 2009: Front Range Precast Concrete Introduces Rainwater Harvesting Equipment throughout Colorado
Newswire
A Colorado company will be supplying rainwater harvesting products in a state where rainwater was just recently approved.
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August 5, 2009: Colorado rain law wetting appetites
The Denver Post, John Ingold
The first permit for rainwater harvesting rainwater is awarded in Colorado. Colorado recently approved rainwater harvesting for rural residences
that do not have access to safe drinking water.
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July 22, 2009: Doing It Right: Supremely Green On The Blue Ridge Parkway
PR Web
Cielo Falls, a 1,100 acre housing development in Boone, NC, promotes sustainable living through rainwater harvesting systems installed by RMS.
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June 15, 2009: Rainwater Harvesting: New Sustainable Water Source for Wineries
Wine Business Monthly, Bill Pregler
Wineries pose a unique application for rainwater harvesting. Harvested rainwater can be used for barrel washing, process watering, fire suppression, and of course irrigation.
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July 14, 2009: Rainwater harvesting: Catchment comes with a catch
The Hook, Dave McNair
This article covers regulation stumbling blocks when installing commercial rainwater harvesting systems and stresses the positive outlook of using rainwater
to meet nonpotable needs with the help of RMS experts.
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July, 2009: Richmond, VA Stormwater Utility Fee
Richmond.gov
The City of Richmond is in the process of implementing a stormwater fee to manage costs associated with maintenance and improvements of the city's storm drain system. Commercial buildings can receive A 50% reduction by
using LID techniques like harvesting rainwater.
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June 29, 2009: The Legalities of Rainwater Harvesting
The New York Times, Leora Broydo Vestel
A brief article covering rainwater harvesting limiting laws in Colorado, compared to those states that encourage rainwater harvesting through rebates.
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June 19, 2009: Rain Harvesting Systems Can Lower Utility Bills
Charlottesville News Plex, Cheryn Stone
RMS worked with the City of Charlottesville Virginia to install a rainwater system at the Public Works building to wash vehicles and clean streets.
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May, 2009: Pennies from Heaven
Homestyle, Aleta Burchyski
Charlottesville magazine covers a rainwater system install at Bob Pineo's home, which was installed by RMS.
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May 7, 2009: Major project under way beneath new Gates Foundation
King 5 News, Gary Chittim
The Gates Foundation is installing a rainwater system in their green building in Seattle. RMS is supplying the filter for the project.
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April 17, 2009: Cisterns save rainwater, quench environmental thirst
CNN, Gabe Ramirez
Large scale rainwater harvesting systems have the potential to reduce stormwater runoff and reliance on potable water supplies.
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April 17, 2009: EARTH DAY: When it rains, they store
The Houston Chronicle, Tracy Hobson
Rainwater harvesting approaches in Texas.
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April 6, 2009: D.C. aims to control stormwater
Washington Business Journal, Vandana Sinha
D.C. adds impervious surfaces fees and encourages rainwater harvesting to manage stormwater runoff in the city.
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March 28, 2009: Low Impact Living: Steps To A Water Neutral Home
Sustainablog, Low Impact Living
Companies like Coca Cola are working to make their business water neutral through water conservation. The same tactics can be implemented with rainwater harvesting systems.
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March 27, 2009: Rainwater Collection Bill Clears House
The Pueblo Chieftain, Charles Ashby
Qualifying Colorado rural residents would be allowed to collect water from up to 3,000 square feet of roof.
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March 22, 2009: Eye on the Environment: During drought, treat water like oil
Ventura County Star, Paul Tantet
Water is the next oil. Conserving now ensures future supplies.
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March 20, 2009: Reusing rainwater back in vogue
Wichita Falls Online, Lynn Walker
An old "technology" continues to gain popularity in Texas.
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March, 2009: Rainwater Irrigation
Superintendent Magazine, Rocky Womack
A look at rainwater harvesting as an alternative golf course irrigation supply, featuring an RMS employee.
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March 3, 2009: Roofs Can Boost Rainwater Lead Levels
ABC Science, Anna Salleh
Lead in rainwater results from lead-containing roofing materials and/or industrial practices. Use a floating filter to limit exposure as minerals sink to the bottom of the tank.
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March 1, 2009: Saving Money On Bills Can Start With A Seed
Dallas/Forth Worth News
How to save money you spend on irrigation water during these hard times by installing a rainwater harvesting system.
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February 28, 2009: Rainwater Harvesting Enhances Life
Innovative News
Blog posting about how rainwater harvesting systems can benefit the environment.
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February 15, 2009: Evergreen Elementary to be SMCPS' Shining Star
The Baynet, Pete Hurrey
Evergreen Elementary in Maryland is using RMS filters on its rainwater harvesting system.
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February 13, 2009: Budget woes trumping legislative water bill discussions
Craig Daily Press, K.C. Mason
Legislation to make rainwater harvesting legal in Colorado is taking the backseat to state budget problems.
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February, 2009: Roanoke Fire-EMS Williamson Rd. Station
Roanokeva.gov
Watch a video about the Williamson Road LEED Certified fire station in Roanoke, VA. RMS provided the rainwater harvesting system.
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February 3, 2009: Roanoke’s newest fire station opens—and it’s “green”
WSLS News, Mollie Halpern
The Williamson Road LEED Certified fire station in Roanoke opens. RMS provided the rainwater harvesting system.
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February 3, 2009: Williamson Road Fire-EMS Dedication
WDBJ7 News
A LEED certified fire station opens in Roanoke, Virginia. RMS provided the rainwater harvesting system.
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January, 2009: Managing Wet Weather with Green Infrastructure: Municipal Handbook Rainwater Harvesting Policies
EPA, Christopher Kloss
The municipal handbook is a series of documents to help local officials implement green infrastructure in their communities.
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January, 2009: Virginia’s Stormwater Impact Evaluation: Developing an
Optimization Tool for Improved Site Development, Selection and
Placement of Stormwater Runoff BMPs
Virginia Tech, Kevin Young, Tamim Younos, Randy L. Dymond, David F. Kibler
Rainwater found to be a key BMP for managing stormwater, especially for rooftop runoff and highly impervious areas.
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January 21, 2009: Rainwater could save BISD big bucks
Abilene,TX Newspaper, Melissa Clifton Sturdivant
Article outlines the Texas AgriLife Extension Service rainwater harvesting initiative.
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January 21, 2009: When it rains, will you be ready?
The Boerne Star, Elena Tucker
Texas high school equipped with a rainwater harvesting system. However, the water was only approved to be used as irrigation and could not be brought into the building.
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January 2009: Stormwater Management in Arid and Drought-Prone Regions
Stormwater, Jeff Gunderson
Tucson, AZ, New Mexico and Atlanta, GA address stormwater issues with rainwater harvesting systems, which allow for water reuse on site
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December 31, 2008: Idea: Let Folks Capture Rain
Rocky Mountain News, Jerd Smith
Colorado proposals made to allow for rural homeowner rainwater collection and pilot projects to research if rainwater harvesting impacts water supplies downstream
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December 21, 2008: Legislator to Sponsor Bill Allowing Rainwater Collection by Residents
Desert News, Stephen Speckman
Utah proposing new legislation to make residential rainwater harvesting legal
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December 2008: Regulations and Statutes
Harvest H2O, Doug Pushard
Comprehensive list of state rainwater harvesting guidelines, regulations and statutes
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December 2008: Atwood Scales Back Waterhouse Project: Emphasizes enhanced 'green' elements
C'ville, Chiara Canzi
Waterhouse building in Charlottesville, VA uses rainwater harvesting for irrigation
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November 2008: Charlottesville Goes for More Green
Charlottesville, VA DailyProgress.com, Rachana Dixit
Steps Charlottesville, VA have taken to make the city more energy and water efficient, including installing rainwater harvesting systems
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March 2007: Rainwater Harvesting and Plumbing Codes
Plumbing Engineer, Susan R. Ecker
An introduction to rainwater harvesting from the plumbing point of view
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Rainwater Harvesting in the News