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Hub City Farmer's MarketFebruary 20, 2010Chapman Center, Spartanburg, SC"Growing Food with Low Tech Rain Systems"

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RENTAL Rainwater CatchmentWith the ever changing markets and uncertainty in today’s time, it is paramount that we lean forward and rediscover some of the many old fashioned tried and trued methods of real sustainability. Today, saving money and sustainability have never been more important. We can help you produce your own food in a big way! Ascot Earth Systems announces a new program to South

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As a precursor, the municipalities are doing what they are told to do or required to do by federal agencies. Today, the smell of bleach in the municipal water supply is so strong that the bathroom smells as if it was just cleaned with bleach from the toilet off gassing! After a very quick research of the local water provider, here's what I found as well as another quick 'google' of why it's false

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Click on link and enjoy!http://vimeo.com/469435

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Ascot Earth Systems will offer testing results for Rainwater Harvesting Components.(RWHC) This announcement stems from the influx of RWHC hitting the market which has become confusing to contractors, homeowners, and designers as to what works and what does not. Many products claim to do things that in reality they do not perform. The first item that we will provide testing feedback for is The

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Last week, we had the distinct honor of installing a 1550 gallon above ground cistern on an outdoor classroom at The Marine Resources Research Institute (MRRI) facility at Fort Johnson near Charleston, SC. There was a classroom presentation followed by a "field" visit to the cistern for the participants to view. We met many folks from various occupations that were all interested in implementing

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Many people ask about cisterns being protected against mosquitoes etc and we always agree that mosquito proofing is an absolute must. However, protecting against larger visitors is equally important. Our most recent rainwater Harvesting research test was conducted started on May 7, 2009. We topped off a 300 gallon cistern with rainwater and left it uncovered. It has an 8 inch opening which is

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Ok, for whatever reason the link didn't work so I will paste it here.http://www.wspa.com/spa/lifestyles/go_green_save_green/

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The next shows that Ascot Earth Systems will be at:The 2009 Garden Jubilee Hendersonville, NC May 23-24 Historic Downtown HendersonvilleAvondale In Bloom 2009 Avondale, Ga. May 16-17 www.avondaleinbloom.org

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We have had an overwhelming request for information on water issues stemming from the recent media coverage of the Swine Flu. The CDC just released that everyone should plan for 2 weeks of food and water...just in case. These events are leading folks to really stop and think how safe the water they depend on from municipalities really is. What if, is more of reality today than ever. Not just the

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It has been a while since we have updated our blog. We apologize if you have been checking in. The last post had to do with the news media and we have passed that issue. We are, however, doing a press release on a cistern reinstatement that we just completed. As soon as it is published, I will post it here. It is amazing the amount of wells that are drying up (all of the sudden?) where people

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Dr. E:Thank you for choosing to follow this blog. We can assure you that you will be able to depend on this blog for accurate, dependable and timely information from the field on various rainwater harvesting initiatives. Again, thank you and welcome.

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Featured is a headline from a local TV station here--"Planning Urged Now For Non-Rainy Days To Come" You can find this article at wyff4.com which prohibits me publishing it here. This article follows a good spell of rain that we just received where many folks have a false sense that we are good again in terms of precipitation norms. I want to also include some 'deleted without reading' emails

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I want to go back and address an issue that has come up before. Control. In most traditional water sources, the municipality has full control over the water itself. Specifically, if there is a major break, your water goes off. If they (the municipality) decide to charge more, they can. Most people do not stop and think that they are in total reliance on someone else when they depend solely on

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Ok, so to make this really simplistic, let's suppose Johnny likes tomatoes. However, Johnny does not like to plant and grow his own tomatoes. Wait a minute... How does this relate to rainwater harvesting you say. Well, as most people understand, the governmental municipalities are slow to react to most change and/or futuristic thinking. I still recall 3 years ago my discussion with one

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Let's take for example you are building a new home. Besides all of the many facets of new construction; one, and probably the most, important issue is a water source. Basically there are three sources: well, city or meter, and a rainwater system. Most people know of the first and second option however only those that know of the third are capable of purchasing much cheaper land that does not

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The most common question that I hear... Great idea (harvesting) if it would ever rain? In the last week, we have received rain fall just about everyday. In just those few days, I have collected enough water to irrigate, wash all my cars/equipment for 4-5 months. Just as with any harvest, there is a season. The season to collect rain is now. Not when July arrives and water is tapped beyond our

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Just got a call in that some barrels that were just installed Tuesday are 1/3 full and the parking lot is barely wet! Great news!

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I just returned from a four day visit to drought stricken Atlanta, GA. It is serious---very serious. I am not sure folks understand how critical things are. It appears to be the result of growth and previous complacency for water conservation combined with the lack of rain recharging the supplier/feeder bodies of water that have suddenly made every Georgian that I met super aware. However, if

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It is here. Restrictions in our area are emerging. Rainwater harvesting is immune to restrictions! Tryon tightens water use rulesAugust 24, 2007 Town goes to Stage II restrictionsStage II water restrictionsAugust 24, 2007(1) Do not water lawns, grass, shrubbery, trees, flowers and vegetable gardens except by hand held hose or container or drip irrigation system.(2) Do not fill newly constructed

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Rainwater harvesting can provide clean water-supply for a small community. Especially when pipelines are too expensive to set up and one central well or pump cannot be used all around the year, a rainwater catchment system is a workable solution.Some advantages of rain harvesting:Easily accessibleSet-up costs are low, with construction easy, materials low-cost and maintenance cheapSustainability

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Below is a chart indicating volume use per activity. As one can see, the highlighted items all of which are major contributors to daily use can all be supplemented with rainwater. There is no reason to wash a car or driveway with potable water. Additionally, look at the difference in a conventional sprinkler type irrigation system versus a drip irrigation system. The drip or low volume system

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Officials in Raleigh, NC hope to begin delivering reclaimed water across its service area by 2010, according to the News & Observer. Construction is expected to begin in 2008 on the first phase of a 30-year plan to deliver reclaimed water to large users in the greater Raleigh area. The $15 million project will extend reclaimed water to an amphitheatre, softball complex, and a country club.

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Bandera Home and Garden Show draws a crowd of 450By James Taylor - Staff WriterTuesday, May 1, 2007 12:00 PM CDTRainwater harvesting is the new prom king in the school of conservation, taking the popularity throne from xeriscaping, which has in years past been the top draw at the annual Bandera County Home and Garden Show."We had a very good turnout, one of our best turnouts ever, and the biggest

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Here is the facts on our water supply although our local municipality told me that rainwater harvesting is not feasible since and I quote "our water is too cheap here". Nearly 97% of the world's water is saltwater or otherwise undrinkable. Another 2% is held in ice caps and glaciers. That leaves just one percent for all of humanity's needs - agricultural, residential, manufacturing, and

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This blog is an attempt to help those who are currently interested in using rainwater for irrigation and other purposes but do not know where to go for information. Our company, based in Greer, SC, provides consultation and design on these techniques. It is becoming critical to conserve water as we continue to develop over 200 acres of land a day in South Carolina. Please post and let's lead

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