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San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom launches rainwater harvesting initiative

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on October 10, 2008 at 7:45 am

From the California Chronicle:

In an effort to further conserve San Francisco´s pristine drinking water supply amidst a statewide drought, support sustainable greening of city yards and spaces, and help divert stormwater runoff from the City´s sewer system, San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean, Mayor Gavin Newsom today launched a new citywide initiative promoting “rainwater harvesting” – the collection and re-use of rainwater for non-drinking purposes like outdoor irrigation and indoor toilet use.

“Rainwater harvesting is a simple, safe, and sustainable way to help conserve our precious drinking water supplies, green our City and protect our environment,” said Mayor Newsom. “This initiative alone won´t end the drought or fix our climate crisis, but reviving this ancient practice can be part of the solution to our modern challenges.”

“A 60-gallon rain barrel is really just a starting point for most people,” said SFPUC General Manager Ed Harrington. “We´re hoping that as people get more comfortable with the concept, they will want to add more rainbarrels or install a larger rainwater harvesting system to fit their needs.”

Click here to read the rest of this article from the California Chronicle, which includes information about a pilot program where San Francisco city residents can purchase a rain barrel at a steeply discounted price.

October 10, 2008 · Filed Under General Water Issues

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