Our Dream Rainwater Harvesting System Installation

After years of planning, we have finally installed our underground rainwater harvesting system, thanks to our friends Steve and Debbie. Jonathan designed a system that would allow us to harvest rainwater to use for watering my garden as well as for emergency use.
We installed two separate tanks that would capture 95 percent of the water that would normally just have to be diverted away from our home. This rainwater catchment system will help our family be more self-reliant and have a backup supply of water for emergencies.
You can learn more about storing and filtering water for emergencies at TheProvidentPrepper.org.
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[@shadytreez]

Congratulations on obtaining one of your dream items. Water is life.

[@JonathanBJones]

Hey Shady Tree...thanks for your kindness and for being part of the solution!

[@jadestar1580]

That's awesome! I'd like to see how you get the water out to use. Hopefully you'll show that one day. Thank you for the video. 🙏

[@carolwyant4821]

Yes I would like to see that as well. Congratulations! Did I understand you that yiu are going to bury the freezer and use it for underground food storage?

[@JonathanBJones]

Hey Jade...for some areas of the yard, I will be able to siphon the water there. For other areas, I have pumps powered by a solar power station to get it where I need it and/or run a drip irrigation system. Thanks for your comments...keep being part of the solution!

[@MosaicHomestead]

Welcome to the less than 1% of preppers that have water completely covered 👌 congratulations 🎊

[@dropshot1967]

Given the current global situation, I think it would be wise to install a way to divert your rainwater from those tanks. In case of some nuclear or chemical event it would be a shame if the water you collected in these tanks would become unusable because of an influx of contaminated rainwater. In addition to that you could install a first flush diverter, that diverts the start of your rainwater runoff that contains the most debris, dust, leaves that normally collect on your roof (I listened more to this video than that I watched so I did not notice it if you did install that.)

[@joannathesinger770]

Seriously? It would be FAR easier for the powers that be to "contaminate/poison" our municipal water supplies than to concoct some sort of acid rain to universally contaminate rainwater everywhere...and "get" the relatively few who are harvesting rain water.

[@JonathanBJones]

Hey Jelle...yes, since I have the Fernco couplers on each downspout, I can quickly pull that apart and cap the pipe to the tank and drain the water from the downspouts out into the yard. As for the first flush, I gave this a lot of thought and decided not to do a first flush diverter. At first I had a more complicated system with more plumbing and the first flush, but then decided to keep the system as simple as possible. Water runs in by gravity. When the tank is full, the water runs by gravity into Kylene's permaculture swale. When I need the water, I can siphon to many spots, and have a pump that is powered by a solar power station to get it everywhere else. Part of the rationale is that the first flush is not going to get rid of all the contaminants anyway. We have a metal roof and gutter screens so we shouldn't get any leaves or other large stuff. If leaves do get in by some chance, they will float to the top and run out the drain. I will check the screens on the drains once a year, but probably won't find much. I plan to pop open the tank about every 5 years just to check things. I will be surprised if I find even a quarter inch of sediment on the bottom, and the first flush will have missed most of that anyway. Most of the water will be used to irrigation. If we do end up needing to drink some of it, we have the tools and experience to disinfect and filter it. I don't think much will grow in there, but I may lightly dose it with some calcium hypochlorite once in a while. If there is anything there, it will kill it, then the chlorine will dissipate. Bottom line for me was that anything other than the simplest system is just stuff that will end up failing and causing problems. I guess time will tell me if I should have installed one, but for now, I am confident that I made the right call. Thanks for being part of the solution!!

[@dropshot1967]

@@JonathanBJones You have to decide on the bases of circumstances and intended usecase what works best for You. You do have the advantage of having 2 tanks. You can always pump water from on tank to the other and then clean the empty tank. I can't remember, but have you thought about installing an old-fashioned simple pump to access the water in case electronics don't work, like after an EMP?

[@jorgeperez5827]

Great sistem how do you plan on filtering the water for the house.

[@LoneStarrZombies]

My left ear is in heaven right now but my right ear wants to have a word with you.

[@rhondanelson9100]

Last year we hooked up one rain barrel to our downspout. This year we added two more barrels to that first one connecting them with pvc pipe. In addition, we added another rain barrel to a second downspout. We now have the ability to gather 220 gallons of rain water, not as big a deal as your cool system, but it helps in our little corner of the world.

[@JonathanBJones]

Absolutely it does help, and will help you through a crisis when needed...way to go!!

[@moniquem783]

Fantastic! Harvesting rainwater is crucial. However. I think you missed something very important. I didn’t see first flush diverters on the downpipes. They divert the first bit of rainwater that picks up dirt and dust and debris that’s on the roof away from the tanks so what you end up storing is good, clean water from a freshly washed roof. I would think right now when the potential for a certain kind of fallout is higher than usual a first flush diverter would be absolutely critical. They’re not expensive and won’t mess with the trenching so will be easy to add. If you do add them, please do a follow up video showing people how to do it, and also mention that they can put in a diverter and then collect the water in ibc totes or barrels etc so that everyone can see that they can harvest some rainwater even if they can’t afford to have massive tanks underground.

[@kristinb5121]

I’d like a discussion on metal versus composite roofs when harvesting rainwater.

[@moniquem783]

@@kristinb5121 yes that would be interesting. Composite is pretty rare here in Australia. We mostly have metal or tile. I love a metal roof. The rain sounds so wonderful 😊

[@bradleyshane162]

I'm happy for you guys looks really cool. I see how the water goes in clearly, and the overflow, but I can't tell how you will get the water out if you could show that or explain it, I'd be interested.

[@deejones6805]

I had the same question..."how they gonna get that water out?"

[@JonathanBJones]

We will be able to siphon the water to many places, and we will use 12 volt pumps powered by a solar power station for any other areas we need to get it to, or where we need pressure to run an irrigation system. Great question...Thanks for being part of the solution!

[@AnnBearForFreedom]

Cat at 00:02 says... "What is this 'we', puny hooman? Move out of the way and let ME dig the hole. You'll be done in half the time with a quarter of the effort and with ten times less NOISE! Meow!"

[@vendoredu]

So VERY cool to see you put this all together. Serious achievement there... you must be so happy for you and your family. Thank you for sharing it with all of us. Perhaps a follow up video once it's fully functional and your thoughts on how it's working. 👊🏼🇺🇸

[@JonathanBJones]

Thanks for your kindness...and yes, more videos to come!

[@BpMetalMilitia]

Congratulations on your dream come true. That's is also my dream but we do not have your land mass. Wishing we did. But we have smaller scale collection. It works. Congratulations again.

[@JonathanBJones]

Excellent...do the best you can with what you have. Thanks for your kindness...keep getting it done!!

[@judithhobson5868]

my state is south australia and the nickname for us is "the dryest state on the dryest continent' , i only live on a normal surbauban lot!/3 acre but as with most of my neighbours i have a rain harvesting system . i am a practising permacultural ist and have a 1000 and 2 thousand litre tanks and was lucky enough this last summer to be blessed with 2x 500litre containers that are now plumbed up watering the front yard.

[@JonathanBJones]

Hey Judith...well done! We are very dry also, so the ability to harvest rainwater is a great thing! Keep making a difference!!

[@judithhobson5868]

@@TheProvidentPrepper yes ty

[@judithhobson5868]

@@JonathanBJones ty

[@angelamarialucianodecampos3098]

Congratulações pela realização do seu sonho. Há três anos realizei o meu também. 75% da água que utilizo em minha casa (moro na cidade) provem da chuva, cerca de 16 mil litros/ mês. Toda a limpeza é feita com ela. Capto, filtro e armazeno 90 mil litros, o suficiente para passar o ano sem sobressaltos, já que disponho de aproximadamente 1000mm de chuva ao ano e 250m2 de área de captação. É uma sensação muito boa sentir-se praticamente independente da rede.

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

I would love to do that here. I could sure use that water in the summer! A bit above my budget though. I have dreamed of a cistern plus a root cellar.

[@JonathanBJones]

Hey Lynda...those are great dream...keep them alive. This was many years coming. Keep making progress...thanks for being part of the solution!

[@marygallagher3428]

Congratulations on getting your dream water catchment system! Kudos to Steve and Debbie for their kind help with the project :-)

[@joeljones6728]

Awesome..this is one item i have to do.. but i got to save some $$ for the tanks.

[@JonathanBJones]

Hey Joel...it is certainly a great goal. If you live in an area with more rain/snow than we get (we only get about 11 inches of water from rain and snow each year), you can likely build a smaller system that will meet your need. Connect back if we can help...thanks for being part of the solution!

[@bobleponge1301]

How about a sand filter between the spout and the tank. Removing debris and bigger bird poop could be interesting if for some reason you need to use it for your family...

[@JonathanBJones]

Hey Bob...there are some possibilities, but generally they don't allow the water to flow fast enough. We do have the supplies and equipment to disinfect and filter this water for our culinary needs, but mostly it will be used for irrigation purposes. Great comments...Thanks!

[@SuperJill1111]

I love your boudoir sir. May God bless you.

[@debbieandrews9619]

Can’t wait to try collecting some rain water.

[@JonathanBJones]

I am excited for that and want a report! Thanks for your friendship!

[@mikeg8319]

Thanks for the video. Well done 👍

[@JonathanBJones]

Thanks for your kindness...keep moving forward!

[@gkseeton]

Mine too! I LOVE those huge tanks!

[@JonathanBJones]

Thanks...they are quite handsome! Keep getting it done!!

[@josephdone2713]

Just watched this again. Looking to complete my rainwater harvesting system here soon before the spring comes. Mine is much smaller (gallon-wise). Wondering if you ever got the second manhole cover installed. Maybe an update video on your system in the works? Thanks for the inspiration of your channel.

[@mariarogers3104]

Awesome good idea

[@ConnersWorld]

Cant wait to see the next video on this project! I would love to have some level of water storage system like this in the future.

[@JonathanBJones]

There will be more coming on this. Water is important, especially if you live in a dry climate like we do. Thanks!

[@charlesdevier8203]

Great system. I collect water in the 275 gallon totes. I also installed a "first flush" system. It is only about 5 feet of 4 inch PVC pipe that, when full of water, over flows into a 1 1/2 inch pipe to the holding tank. I put a "threaded cap" on the end so that it can be removed between rains to flush leaves out of the pipe.

[@JonathanBJones]

Well done...keep up the great stuff!

[@RhodeToPrepping]

Something I have been dreaming about since 2008. We have two large pole buildings that I want to collect from. We finally got all the new guttering system on the house and buildings. Seems to move slow around here. I think I could collect easily 5,000 gallon quick. I need to begin calling some of the places that sell the underground tanks. Thanks for sharing you video. I will be excited to see how the access is installed and of course the landscape over the tank.

[@JonathanBJones]

Sounds like you have some great possibilities, and yes, things do move slowly sometimes...just keep making progress. These tanks are Norwesco Brand. More videos to come!

[@yhird]

Great job. Water security is key.

[@JonathanBJones]

Thanks! You are so right...water is security. Thanks for being part of the solution!

[@suzannefronzaglio2427]

What kind of sand was used for the base in the pit and the covering of the tank? Thanks 👍😊 Are you doing a video on how you are going to access the rainwater catchment tanks? I'm interested in how they'll be utilized by you and your family. Hope your other shipment for the manhole cover comes soon!

[@melissasadler3860]

Thank you for the video. I am using buckets on the ground under the roof edge to catch rainwater. Then transferring to large black pickle barrels. We have shingles. Please think about a video discussing roofing material effects on collected rain water. Right now the collected water is for watering the garden. Thank you so much for your inspiring videos.

[@cereshulme9105]

Brava x

[@anchorageprepper9008]

Slick! Congratulations on your new piece of infrastructure. 👍👍 The supply chain disruptions have been crazy. We’ve been waiting for more than 6 months for a new furnace and still no expected delivery date 🤔

[@JonathanBJones]

Thanks!! Sorry about the furnace...things truly have been crazy...hope they resolve soon. Thanks for being part of the solution!

[@retiredoldcrab1256]

Great video, hope you do a follow up showing your setup for using water from the tanks. Loved Steve’s thumbs up at the end. A couple of folks mentioned a lack of first flush in the system. Are you concerned about debris buildup in the tanks?

[@charisperissos1320]

Only thing I would add is a first flush diverter to keep your tanks from getting filled with dirt and debris from your roof and gutters

[@52sreshtasamanvitha15]

This is a wonderful one as usual ❤. I have a question. Can I store protein powders( mainly containing pea protein isolate, rice protein isolate and some other herbs) in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers?

[@grdelawter4266]

That looked like a fun project! It also looked like a solution to a really important problem. My question is that I didn’t see any information or hear any discussion about pumps to get the water out for use.

[@hetheringtonfamily8798]

I would love to do this

[@JonathanBJones]

I think you should...maybe not this big at first, but find a way to do something small...perhaps just a barrel or 2 under a downspout. Let us know if we can help...keep being part of the solution!

[@Utah_Mike]

💯 sweet

[@JonathanBJones]

Thanks so much!!

[@Utah_Mike]

@@JonathanBJones what was your thoughts on No first flow diverter? I do not use one on my system as it’s all above ground. I would love to get an in ground tank so I would not need to drain in winter. Again great job.

[@diverdown922]

Hello, Love your content. Do you have any concerns about freezing in the winter? They did not appear to be below the frost line. thanks, John

[@debraschwicht9741]

Question of the day: how will you get the water out when you want to use it?

[@JonathanBJones]

Hey Debra...that is a great question of the day! We will be able to siphon the water to many places, and we will use 12 volt pumps powered by a solar power station for any other areas we need to get it to, or where we need pressure to run an irrigation system. Thanks for being part of the solution!

[@debraschwicht9741]

@@JonathanBJones Thanks-of COURSE you’ve thought it all through (no surprise!). I guess you could also dip a rope-hung-bucket in thru the manhole cover, huh? (I live in the Pacific Northwest, so couldn’t count on a solar powered pump for many months of the year.)

[@bernicefritz8693]

Congratulations on this dream! I haven't seen this problem discussed on any of your other videos. I hope you can answer my question. You have multiple buckets filled with food. Regardless whether it's flour, wheat berries or sugar, my question is the same. You have a gamma seal on the buckets which are currently in use and the regular storage lids on the stored buckets with back up supplies. When you finish the food in the current use bucket do you: 1) transfer the gamma seal lid to the next bucket in rotation or 2) pour the next bucket in rotation into the now empty bucket with the gamma seal? If you choose #1, how do you avoid damaging the ring when removing it? If you choose #2, how do you pour flour or sugar without making a mess since there aren't funnels for buckets? There's no way I want to spill food near my food storage and draw "things" to it.

[@josephinecunningham5998]

So now that they're in the ground, how will you get the water out to use? Wondering why you didn't place a first catch system on your line beforehand. It stops debris from entering your tank. How will you clean them out?

[@JonathanBJones]

Hey Josephine...I gave this a lot of thought and decided not to do a first flush diverter. At first I had a more complicated system with more plumbing and the first flush, but then decided to keep the system as simple as possible. Water runs in by gravity. When the tank is full, the water runs by gravity into Kylene's permaculture swail. When I need the water, I can siphon to many spots, and have a pump that is powered by a solar power station to get it everywhere else. Part of the rationale is that the first flush is not going to get rid of all the contaminants anyway. We have a metal roof and gutter screens so we shouldn't get any leaves or other large stuff. If leaves do get in by some chance, they will float to the top and run out the drain. I will check the screens on the drains once a year, but probably won't find much. I plan to pop open the tank about every 5 years just to check things. I will be surprised if I find even a quarter inch of sediment on the bottom, and the first flush will have missed most of that anyway. If I do need to clean anything out, I can get in through the manhole and can use a shopvac and a brush to tidy thing up. Most of the water will be used to irrigation. If we do end up needing to drink some of it, we have the tools and experience to disinfect and filter it. I don't think much will grow in there, but I may lightly dose it with some calcium hypochlorite once in a while. If there is anything there it will kill it, then the chlorine will dissipate. Bottom line for me was that anything other than the simplest system is just stuff that will end up failing and causing problems. Thanks for being part of the solution!!

[@wb2ire]

No first filter?? Should install one on each downspout to catch debris from the roof,

[@ediehl007]

Good Evening. How long can you safely store clean potable UNTREATED water in a food grade water storage container?

[@Washkeeton]

Where did you find the connector between the down spout and pvc pipe. I have looked for those and haven't found them. I'm sure if I knew what the right name for it was I could find them. Thanks foe any help on that.

[@neilrichardson5072]

So what happens with sediment. Was my first mistake. Lots of areas need small sedimentation tank prior to main storage tank.

[@hppyabuela]

Do you think the material for the tank will eventually become brittle and break? How long will it last??

[@johne1460]

Hdpe tanks like that buried (no UV light) should last a lifetime

[@JonathanBJones]

These tanks should last for 20 years without much problem...more likley it will last 30 years, perhaps more. Since it is underground, and not subject to damaging UV (Sun) rays, it should do very well. Great Questions...keep being part of the solution!

[@hppyabuela]

@@JonathanBJones thank you so much for all your advice and knowledge!!

[@amishatheart47]

I have thought about rainwater harvesting, manly for my garden, but unfortunately my local government is against it, along with garden plots( unless it's connected to a church and backyard chickens. I'm looking to move someplace less controlling, any ideas?

[@estelledailyincomestepbystep]

Wish it was available in South Africa

[@JonathanBJones]

Keep doing whatever you can...that's all we can do. I firmly believe that if we cheerfully do what we can, God will help us with the rest. You are part of the solution!

[@kareneckels4453]

Love your water collection system! I want one. Thanks for sharing process of installation. Question (not related): Will storing sugar in soda bottles without oxygen absorbers be safe if containers are protected from rodents? Do you recommend placing desiccants in with the sugar? I heard that these containers, even with oxygen absorbers and a protected seal will eventually have air leach in from plastic. Does that make them only useful for short-term for storing other staples such as dry beans and rice?

[@ng3069]

You don't use oxygen absorbers with sugar. It will become hard as bricks.

[@JonathanBJones]

Hey Karen...soda bottles are definitely not my favorite, but they do work well. We have not done sugar in them, but it should work well. I probably wouldn't use a desiccant here, since our climate is quite dry and the product should be very dry. But in humid climates, I would likely do that since the product has been exposed to some moisture and if you are packaging in a humid environment, you will get a minor amount of moisture in the process that could cause the sugar to clump and get hard. As for the air...these bottles are very tight, and the air infiltration rate is very slow, but there is some small amount. They are tight enough to protect against insects, and the food oxidation will be very minimal. You also have some issue with light, but if kept in a box or other dark place, that is not a problem. They are not a 30 year storage container in my opinion, but they do well, and if they are free and help get the job done, I like the outcome. Thanks for being part of the solution!

[@jackgoldman1]

I laugh at the "4 patriots" food supply ad. For $700 they sell 140,000 calories. For $700 I can buy 752,000 calories of the same food, beans, wheat, oats, rice, sugar, from LDS in cans. There is no meat in the "4patriots" food supply that I can see. Convenient? Yes. A good price for calories? No. I can get one years supply of calories, 752,000 calories, for $700 from LDS. Best deal there is. I see you feature some of their products. My preferred food storage by far. Thanks for all your good deeds.

[@jackgoldman1]

@@TheProvidentPrepper Thanks for your sincere good deeds.

[@jabolbot9371]

Thanks for the math on that!! I di gi re LDS was more coat effective but hadn't done the actual number.

[@JonathanBJones]

Well stated...your least expensive calories come from foods you store yourself or get from the LDS Home Storage Centers. The rest are quite pricey in comparison. Thanks for your comments!

[@laurab8547]

I understand how the water gets into the tanks, but how do you get it out- when you need it-if they’re buried??

[@JonathanBJones]

In addition to the pumps that are run with a solar power station, we can siphon the water to many areas. Great question...keep being part of the solution!

[@marilee324]

we are building off grid in McCammon, ID and would like to capture rainwater. Curious...how much sand ended up in the tank when setting it? Were you able to get it cleaned out? where did you get your tool for tightening the bulk head fitting?

[@backdoor5993]

I bought that same tool at Harbor Freight.

[@marilee324]

@@backdoor5993 thanks...I will check them out

[@JonathanBJones]

I am excited for you off-grid home...very fun and cool! Actually didn't get any sand in the tanks...had the manhole covers on and tightened. Steve actually had the tool, and it worked really well. Best wishes on your dreams!

[@denisewalsh9873]

How will you get the water out of the tanks and into the house ?

[@thehazelnutspread]

Why was he pushing dirt into the top holes at the 6:29 mark????

[@deborahsimpson2732]

A question that has nothing to do with water. Sorry. Where do y'all get your #10 cans of dry beans?

[@scottbradford192]

What is your plan for getting the water out of those tanks?

[@JonathanBJones]

Hey Scott...to some extent we will be able to siphon water to where we need it. For the other places I will be using 12 volt pumps run with a solar power station. Great question! Keep making progress!

[@kathrynclayton6326]

How can this be drinking water? The roof would give you dirty water. Also how do you get it out of the tank?

[@JonathanBJones]

Hey Kathryn...for the most part, this will be irrigation water. If we do need to drink it, we have the supplies and experience to disinfect and filter it. As for getting it out, we will be able to siphon the water to many places, and we will use 12 volt pumps powered by a solar power station for any other areas we need to get it to. Great questions...thanks for being part of the solution!

[@Imjetta7]

What kind of pump are you using to get the water out?

[@JonathanBJones]

12-volt diaphragm pumps powered by a solar power station.

[@joelmarcy8027]

The music! Geez!

[@AnnBearForFreedom]

First flush diverters?

[@JonathanBJones]

Hey friend...I gave this a lot of thought and decided not to do a first flush diverter. At first I had a more complicated system with more plumbing and the first flush, but then decided to keep the system as simple as possible. Water runs in by gravity. When the tank is full, the water runs by gravity into Kylene's permaculture swail. When I need the water, I can siphon to many spots, and have a pump that is powered by a solar power station to get it everywhere else. Part of the rationale is that the first flush is not going to get rid of all the contaminants anyway. We have a metal roof and gutter screens so we shouldn't get any leaves or other large stuff. If leaves do get in by some chance, they will float to the top and run out the drain. I will check the screens on the drains once a year, but probably won't find much. I plan to pop open the tank about every 5 years just to check things. I will be surprised if I find even a quarter inch of sediment on the bottom, and the first flush will have missed most of that anyway. Most of the water will be used to irrigation. If we do end up needing to drink some of it, we have the tools and experience to disinfect and filter it. I don't think much will grow in there, but I may lightly dose it with some calcium hypochlorite once in a while. If there is anything there it will kill it, then the chlorine will dissipate. Bottom line for me was that anything other than the simplest system is just stuff that will end up failing and causing problems. Thanks for being part of the solution!!

[@Michelle-oz1jc]

So is this equivalent to a cistern?

[@JonathanBJones]

Yes, in fact, the manufacturer calls these "low profile cisterns". Keep making progress!

[@oldschooljeremy8124]

Rainwater tanks? Come clean, you're putting in bunkers aren't you? ; )

[@eodretired6279]

I live in a state that believes the state owns rain not the land owner, so we are not allowing.

[@JonathanBJones]

Yeah...some states completely ban rainwater harvesting...others, mostly eastern states encourage it. We have the ability to harvest rain with strict limitations, which I pushed all the way to the max. Thanks for your comments!

[@encara1]

Thanks but sadly in Northern Nevada it's Illegal to save or store rain water! It's insane up here! Check the laws in your state...And consider moving if your natural human rights are questioned! No joke I am leaving in 2 years 👍😎!!

[@margaloone7970]

I have been seeing those posts about illegal to save water so I have looked it up. I am surprised how many states have restrictions. There is a website the breaks down each state. Lucky my state it is legal and encouraged to harvest water. We get a lot of rain but in the summer when it get drier I use the rain barrels to water the garden. Al Cook if I was you, I would move. Stay safe.

[@chuckfarley567]

110 gallon limit...in COLO...

[@JonathanBJones]

Hey Al...yes, western states water law is generally prior appropriation doctrine, which means even if water falls on your property, it is not yours without a permit, and in most areas in our state, water is "fully appropriated", which means you can no longer get a permit...you can buy one from someone else, but otherwise you have no option. Fortunately, our legislature created an exception such that we can have either 2 above ground container totaling not more than 200 gallons, or underground storage totaling not more than 2500 gallons. I opted to maximize our underground storage. Every state is different...some completely disallow (apparently like Nevada and I think Arizona), others especially in the east encourage it to minimize the runoff from individual properties. Thanks for being part of the solution!

[@carriejones9890]

I’d love to harvest rainwater but unfortunately we have an asphalt shingle roof 😐

[@sandraintexas6959]

You should look into this further. I know that asphalt roofing material made after the year 2000 don't have the toxic materials that older roofs have. For an asphalt roof, you definitely need a first flush system, meaning that the initial water and gunk on the roof get flushed out and away from your storage tank.

[@JonathanBJones]

Hey Carrie...I have shared your concern, but I agree with Sandra in Texas. I think it is still viable, especially for irrigation purposes. Last information that I read indicated that it is safe to harvest off almost any roof. Metal is definitely better, but check out the possibilities and decide your comfort level. Keep doing great things!

[@alissatu7382]

Son unos SEXBABY.Uno de los mejoresg conciertos Mañas no 2 se l 💯💞😍

[@cabinfevernanna5897]

I am so stinking Jealous. Going to hell for coveting my adopted parents...lol what's the sand for?

[@timothylaflamme8277]

To level the bottom.

[@JonathanBJones]

Now Barbara...You're okay...with all the good you do, this minor indiscretion will be overlooked. And yes, the sand is used on the base to easily level the tanks, then used on all sides to prevent sharp rocks from being close enough to the tank to potentially puncture it, although these tanks are robust enough it is not a huge concern, especially since these areas will only have light foot traffic. Thanks for your friendship and for being part of the solution!

[@basher2209]

Golly. That song for 8 minutes straight was painful. Otherwise, cool project.

[@basher2209]

@@TheProvidentPrepper Lol, I have no idea but anything that’s a little bit longer before restating would be great. Just never use this song again! 😂

[@41546able]

You did not put a first flush system in.