This challenging project features a mature landscape with 30 years of established plants located on the east side and front of the house, which were previously watered using a network of high-pressure soaker hoses controlled by timers. One of the main challenges we faced was the narrow space between neighboring properties, which limited the locations where rainwater tanks could be installed.

To address this, we strategically placed three Deviator inserts around the roof gutters. These inserts provide an innovative, overflow-free redirection of rainwater, allowing the system to capture up to 8,000 gallons of rainwater from 100% of the roof area during the outdoor watering season from April to October.

To maximize space and water storage, the captured rainwater is redirected into three ring tanks connected in series, cleverly placed under the back decks. This approach not only makes great use of the limited space available but also optimizes the total storage capacity by linking the tanks hydraulically.

Given that the tanks are located at the rear of the property, a three-quarter horsepower pump moves the water efficiently from the back tanks to the irrigation manifolds at the front of the house. These manifolds supply a newly installed low-pressure drip irrigation system that delivers chlorine-free water to the mature landscaping.