rainwater Harvesting for your home

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1 rainwater Harvesting for your home

2 Find your balance rainwater harvesting backyard carrots If you re like us, you probably pour over those seed catalogs as soon as they arrive, even though planting may be months away. You take great delight in compost, rich black soil, and those long sweet carrots you ve nurtured to ripeness in your own backyard. You re proud of your stake in the sustainable life. And conserving water is certainly one of the things on your mind. Rain and snow are plentiful some years but there are times when it s dryer than dust. an abundance of rainwater At BRAE we believe water conservation is critically important in today s world. Our rainwater harvesting systems take advantage of an abundance of water when it s there, for use even when it s not. Rainwater saved allows you to water lawns and gardens when your community restricts outdoor use. Harvesting rainwater for non-potable use (i.e., not for human consumption), means flushing toilets and washing cars, and doing laundry are no longer putting a burden on your community s drinking water supply. your sustainable life Balancing your needs, your community s, and the wellbeing of the planet can seem a seriously large order at times. When it comes to water usage, simply investing in a rainwater harvesting system from BRAE can be the right balance point for your sustainable life. Rainwater harvesting is like doing good and doing well simultaneously. Find your balance

3 age old practice, compellingly contemporary We came together at BRAE out of a belief that rainwater as an abundant source of fresh water is generally undervalued by today s society and that conserving rainwater is an opportunity to help meet green building and sustainability goals. Rainwater harvesting has been employed as long as people have been settled in communities. Around the world, rain is collected to supplement the water needs of households, landscapes, livestock, and agriculture. Harvesting in this way is about integrating rainwater as a strategy to conserve water and save energy. The idea isn t novel but our approach creating complete pre-engineered solutions as opposed to complex checklists of assembled parts is what sets us apart. BRAE Complete Systems We search out the best products and package them into BRAE Complete Systems. We work with you every step of the way, from system design to installation and maintenance, to make sure your system meets your particular needs. Our partnerships with industry associations such as the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA) and the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and our strong supplier relationships, allow us to provide systems that are designed to last and that follow industry best practices.

4 useful rain - Irrigating Landscapes - Commercial Process Water - Flushing Toilets - Laundry Systems - Fire Suppression Systems - Agricultural Process Water - Washing Vehicles - Custodial Services - Chiller Make-up Supply designing your BRAE system There are many factors to consider when designing rainwater systems, but you ll want to keep four basic functions common to most systems in mind: Filtration, Storage, Distribution and Treatment. filter Regardless of the size of your system, rainwater must be filtered before it enters the storage tank. Filtration prevents unwanted material like leaves, twigs, and dirt from being deposited in storage. Filter maintenance is inevitably easier and less costly than investing the time and money in cleaning out your storage tank. store Rainwater must be collected and stored before it can be used. Storage tank selection is a decision influenced by economy, visual aesthetics and siting considerations. Above ground storage options may be more economical and provide an opportunity to visibly show your commitment to sustainability, while below ground options may allow for more storage capacity and site space. distribute Once collected, rainwater must be distributed to its intended use. Distribution is achieved by matching the right technology with a project s flow and pressure requirements. BRAE systems integrate pumping options designed to deliver the equivalent performance of city water systems or better. treat Treatment is the process of delivering water quality that meets intended use requirements. Depending on your project s needs, BRAE supports a variety of treatment options. End use application along with state and local municipal codes determine the level of water treatment a BRAE system may integrate.

5 rainwater is free of charge Whether a project is located in a desert or rain forest, BRAE systems provide for the beneficial use of this long understood resource. Consider that as many as 60,000 gallons of rain fall on a typical residential roof (2,000 square feet) in the Eastern US each year. In the west, a school may collect enough rainfall to meet drip irrigation needs during the driest months. BRAE systems are currently conserving millions of gallons of non-potable water annually, offsetting demands on municipal and private water supplies for potable water resources. Maximize your project s LEED point potential. BRAE s rainwater harvesting systems can help earn points in both the Sustainable Sites, and Water Efficiency categories. beneficial rain Is local for local use Conserves drinking water resources Protects water quality by reducing stormwater runoff Saves money by lowering water bills and eliminating water softeners Increases reliable supply through wet and dry periods Avoids restrictions on non-essential water use getting started To experience one-stop access to quality rainwater harvesting systems and system design, call us at or visit us at Together we can work to achieve your water resource goals. We look forward to helping you find your balance. TM RAINWATER CALCULATOR TRACE YOUR BUILDING AND SEE HOW MUCH RAINWATER YOU COULD COLLECT. Discover Your Rainwater Potential Visit braewater.com to calculate the rainwater harvesting potential of your site. You ll be surprised.

6 We look to a bright future Our values are simple. We respect each of our customers as partners. Our rainwater harvesting installations respect the individual sites they serve. And, each installation is designed as a system, with all the elements selected to function together as a whole. Designed system thinking goes into every project we approach. It s the BRAE Rainwater Harvesting way. braewater.com

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8 USA Canada Oakboro, NC Toll Free: (800) Phone: (704) Fax: (704) Burlington, ON Phone: (905) Fax: (905) About brae Founded in 2003, Oakboro, NC-based BRAE specializes in rainwater harvesting system solutions for residential, commercial, and educational applications. Using collected water for flushing toilets, irrigating lawns and watering gardens can reduce water consumption by up to 65% in homes and buildings. BRAE is an active participant in the rainwater community and assists customers in adopting this technology for their applications. Partnerships WARNING! Rainwater supplied by BRAE rainwater harvesting systems is not potable water and is not intended for potable water applications. Do Not Drink Water supplied from BRAE rainwater systems and related equipment. Users shall determine the suitability of the product for the intended application before using. Before installing a rainwater harvesting system, please consult your local codes to see what is acceptable in your area. A Watts Water Technologies Company F-BR-Home BRAE