Have you signed the petition?
Many of you have already seen—and perhaps signed—the rainwater harvesting petition that’s been widely circulating, but for those who might not be aware of it, we would like to call your attention to it once more before next week’s deadline.
The American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association launched a petition last month to encourage and foster support for rainwater harvesting. ARCSA is hoping to collect 100,000 signatures (and as of this post, they are almost there) by December 16.
In times of drought it’s a no-brainer for the public to agree that rainwater harvesting is a good idea. This article includes some interesting statistics about how recent storms in the Los Angeles area have replenished the aquifer, but the ARCSA’s goal is to stimulate an industry to more actively capture rainwater—and to create jobs in the process.
The full text of the petition appears below. You can find and sign the petition by clicking on this link: http://wh.gov/ia5tT.
We petition the White House to stimulate the emerging rainwater-harvesting industry through legislation or executive order, creating new jobs in design, installation, education, R&D, sales, plumbing, landscaping, roofing, monitoring and maintenance, which could propel the U.S. to international leadership, with compounding fiscal benefits.
The many justifications include:
- Worldwide demand for clean water exceeds supply.
- Rainwater can help fill the gap and reduce stormwater pollution.
- One inch of rain is over 600 gallons per 1,000 sq. ft. of roof.
- Rainwater is a valuable resource that reduces demand on water infrastructure.
- A new national standard, ARCSA/ASPE/ANSI 63-2013 details safe design & installation.
- Treated rainwater can easily surpass EPA standards.
Will you make your voice heard?
