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ARCSA International is proud to announce that its Professional Rainwater Harvesting Classes for Designers, Installers, and Inspectors have been officially approved by the Ohio Department of Health for continuing education (CE) credits for registered private water systems contractors.
Ontario, Calif. — IAPMO®, the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) and ARCSA International are seeking technical experts to participate in the following consensus bodies: Rainwater Standards Committee and Stormwater Standards Committee.
ARCSA International is pleased to announce the United States General Services Administration (GSA) has accepted its proposed change for the Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service (P100), requiring major capital projects of more than 5,000 square feet employing rooftop rainwater catchment and harvesting systems to comply with relevant ARCSA/ASPE/ANSI standards.
Rainwater harvesting in greenhouses is a sustainable way to reduce water use, lower costs, and improve plant health. By capturing rain instead of relying on treated water, growers support soil health and cut environmental impact. From large farms to backyard gardens, successful systems around the world show how this simple method can provide year-round irrigation, even in dry regions. With proper setup, it's a practical step toward more resilient and eco-friendly food production.
Water tank liners play a vital role in ensuring effective and sustainable water storage, particularly in regions with unpredictable rainfall. ARCSA member Bartlett Tank Liners, a manufacturer of tank liners, presents an article on the importance of these products. These durable membranes line the interior of tanks, protecting against corrosion, leaks, and contamination while maintaining water quality. Tank liners are essential for rainwater harvesting systems, enabling the safe storage of water and extending the lifespan of tanks.” And the cover photo for the article will be the one attached.
Zoos are ideal venues for demonstrating the importance of sustainable water management due to their unique role in conservation, education, and community engagement. Rainwater harvesting involves capturing and storing rainwater from roofs, pathways, and other surfaces for reuse in irrigation, animal care, and cleaning.
The Virginia Department of Health has finalized new regulations on potable rainwater harvesting systems, the 12 VAC 5-635, effective Oct. 21. These regulations establish guidelines for the collection and reuse of rainwater, ensuring systems operate safely and efficiently. The goal is to promote sustainable water practices while protecting public health in Virginia. Compliance with ASSE standards 2110, 21120, and 21130 will be mandatory under the new rules.
“This marks a big step forward for rainwater harvesting” says Heather Kinkade, executive director of ARCSA.
WRAP actions seek to advance the consideration of reuse to improve the security, sustainability, and resilience of our nation's water resources, especially in the face of a changing climate. This action will focus on advancing nonresidential stormwater and rainwater catchment systems for potable and non-potable water reuse applications.
By Christy Langendoen, ARCSA Board Member, Water Storage Tanks, Inc. When you look at Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, you will find that water is very important to human survival. We realize this as a need for consumption, but we do not always think about it in relation to our other need — shelter. The current era has found us plagued with increasing hazards that impact survival and the most increasing of these hazards has become wildfires.
