Rainwater

Harvesting System

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Would you rather have this or This!

Traditional methods of rainwater harvesting do not The Aquascape Rainwater Harvesting System provides the beauty of a water feature with
add beauty or value to your home or office setting. a revolutionary system for capturing and reusing our most precious resource, water.

The Aquascape
Rainwater
Harvesting System
is Revolutionary!
The Rainwater Harvesting System is a
revolutionary design that combines an Aquascape
decorative water feature with a sub-surface
rainwater harvesting storage system.

• Clean, Filtered Water Storage – While you

enjoy the benefits of a decorative water feature,
the Rainwater Harvesting System filters the
stored water, providing access to clean, clear,
usable water.
• Water Feature Lifestyle
• The Rainwater Harvesting System reveals
Water features improve property values while providing soothing sights and sounds
only a beautiful water feature that integrates that help you relax and de-stress in today’s busy world.
seamlessly into existing landscapes and
permeable paver systems.

• Locating and storing water underground

maintains the integrity and beauty of your
home and landscape.

• Wildlife Habitat • Environmental Conservation

A small portion of the stored water is Captured, filtered rainwater can be
brought to the surface for aeration and accessed at any time for irrigating
allows the water to become available surrounding landscape and garden
for wildlife interaction. beds.

Call (866) 877-6637 or visit aquascapeinc.com/why-rainwater-harvesting

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 WHY HARVEST

Rainwater?
The Aquascape Rainwater Harvesting System
(formerly known as RainXchange®) is a sustainable solution
for water conservation and stormwater management DID YOU
Water Conservation Stormwater Management KNOW?
• According to the World Wildlife • According to the EPA, stormwater
Fund, 1.1 billion people worldwide run-off is one of the main reasons
lack access to water and by 2025, that our lakes, rivers, and estuaries
two-thirds of the world's population are not clean enough for fishing or
may face water shortages.* swimming. 1 inch of
rainfall on a 1,250
• Capturing and reusing rainwater  • Rainwater harvesting is a solution 2,000 sq. ft. Gallons of
roof Water
reduces the community’s demand for managing stormwater run-off
on the municipal water supply, and decreasing flooding.
reduces the owner’s water bills, and • Federal, state, and local regulations • In a region receiving 30 inches
helps avoid strict water schedules. are requiring stormwater to be of annual rainfall, a 2,000 sq. ft.
managed at the source. The roof will generate 37,500 gallons
Rainwater Harvesting System of reusable water.
provides a solution to help meet • Capturing this water reduces
these governmental regulations. run-off and flooding while
providing a significant amount of
water for reuse. 

• The Rainwater Harvesting

System allows you to collect
thousands of gallons of water
anywhere, even in the desert!

*"Water Scarcity." WorldWildlife.org. World Wildlife Fund, n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2016.

The Rainwater Harvesting System can be used in a variety of ways.

Manage stormwater Wash your car,
and decrease flooding patio, or deck

Water your lawn Top off swimming Enjoy a decorative

and flowerbeds pools, and hot tubs water feature

Aquascape Rainwater Harvesting System

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WHY HARVEST
Rainwater?
The Aquascape Rainwater Harvesting System
(formerly known as RainXchange®) is a sustainable solution
for water conservation and stormwater management
Water Conservation Stormwater Management
• According to the World Wildlife • According to the EPA, stormwater
Fund, 1.1 billion people worldwide run-off is one of the main reasons
lack access to water and by 2025, that our lakes, rivers, and estuaries
two-thirds of the world's population are not clean enough for fishing or
may face water shortages.* swimming.
• Capturing and reusing rainwater  • Rainwater harvesting is a solution
reduces the community’s demand for managing stormwater run-off
on the municipal water supply, and decreasing flooding.
reduces the owner’s water bills, and • Federal, state, and local regulations
helps avoid strict water schedules. are requiring stormwater to be
managed at the source. The
Rainwater Harvesting System
provides a solution to help meet
these governmental regulations.
*"Water Scarcity." WorldWildlife.org. World Wildlife Fund, n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2016.
The Rainwater Harvesting System can be used in a variety of ways.
Manage stormwater
and decrease flooding
Water your lawn Top off swimming
and flowerbeds pools, and hot tubs
Aquascape Rainwater Harvesting System
DID YOU
KNOW?
1 inch of
rainfall on a
2,000 sq. ft. Gallons of
roof
• In a region receiving 30 inches
of annual rainfall, a 2,000 sq. ft.
roof will generate 37,500 gallons
of reusable water.
• Capturing this water reduces
run-off and flooding while
providing a significant amount of
water for reuse. 
• The Rainwater Harvesting
System allows you to collect
thousands of gallons of water
anywhere, even in the desert!
Wash your car,
patio, or deck
Enjoy a decorative
water feature
C A P T U R E > F I LT E R > R E U S E
HIGH PRESSURE PUMP
• The Booster Pump is connected to the
system to provide easy access to the
PERMEABLE PAVERS
• The Rainwater Harvesting System can
be used underneath permeable pavers
stored water. as a means of capturing stormwater.
• A liner membrane beneath the
permeable pavers collects the water
and directs it towards the storage basin.
• Water features can be incorporated
directly on top of the permeable pavers,
The Aquascape Rainwater Harvesting System is a sustainable stormwater management
providing a truly unique design element.
solution for both commercial and residential applications. The modular design of the IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Rainwater Harvesting System provides the flexibility to construct a rainwater collection • The
 Rainwater Harvesting System can be
used for simple hand-watering or combined
system based on your application’s requirements. The unique integration of a water feature with a professional irrigation system.
provides filtration as well as enhances the overall landscape design.
1,250
Water
OVERFLOW MANAGEMENT
• E
 xcess stormwater can be managed
RECIRCULATING FILTER SYSTEM
• Pondless® Waterfall Vault and Pondless Waterfall
AQUABLOX® WATER STORAGE
MODULES
DOWNSPOUT FILTER
• C
 aptures and removes pollutants
through infiltration, rain gardens, surface Vault Extensions optimize water utilization and • A
 quaBlox® Water Storage Modules create and debris flushed into the system
run-off, or local stormwater systems. recirculation within the system. the structure of the storage basin. during a rain event.
• The removable cap provides a convenient access • Durable EPDM waterproof liner surrounds • Coarse filter screen removes leaves,
point for inspection and maintenance. the AquaBlox creating a water-tight twigs, and seeds.
• An energy efficient submersible pump recirculates storage basin. • Smaller suspended particles are
the water. • The modular design of the AquaBlox allow captured in a fine mesh net which
• Beneficial bacteria and enzymes throughout the the storage basin to be configured to fit a can easily be removed for cleaning.
system reduce organic wastes and pollutants to wide variety of applications. • Multiple Downspout Filters can be
less toxic substances that can be absorbed by • AquaBlox are assembled on-site, making utilized to capture more water.
plants,creating a perfect cycle of nutrient reuse. shipping and handling extremely efficient.
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LEED CREDITS
FOR THE AQUASCAPE RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM

Did you know that you can earn LEED credits when you
use the Aquascape Rainwater Harvesting System on your
next green building project?

LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is

a certification program that recognizes best-in-class green
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building strategies and practices. LEED is the international
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provide numerous benefits such as reducing daily operational
Yes ? No Project 69 Points

costs, maintaining value, and using natural resources

Totals (Pre-Certi
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Project Totals (Pre-Certification
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points Platinum: 52-69 points
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Silver: 33-38 Gold: 39-51
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33-38 points Gold: 39-51 69 Points
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efficiently.
Yes ? No Sustainable 14 Points
YesSustainable Sites Sites
Prereq 1 Required
Cons Prevention
Prereq 1 Construction Activity Pollutiontruction Activity 1 14 Points
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Site Selection ention
Credit 1 Site Selection 1
Credit 2
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Credit 3 & Commun
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Credit 3 Brownfield Redevelopment nfield Redevelop ity 1 1
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Credit 4.2 n, Rooms
Public Trans

The Aquascape Rainwater Harvesting System provides LEED

Alter Bicycle Storage & Changing
Credit 4.2 Alternative Transportation, native Transportatio portation
1 1
Credit 4.3 n, Vehicles
Bicycle Stora
Alter Low-Emitting & Fuel Efficient
Credit 4.3 Alternative Transportation,native Transportatio ge & Changing
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Credit 4.4 n, Low-Emitting
Alter Parking Capacity
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Site or Restore Habitat
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1
1
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credits in multiple categories including Sustainable Sites,

Site DeveOpen
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Credit 5.2 Site Development, Maximize ent, Maximize 1
1
Credit 6.1 Open Spac
Stormwate Control e
Credit 6.1 Stormwater Design, Quantity r Design, Quan 1
1
Credit 6.2 tity Control
Stormwate Control
Credit 6.2 Stormwater Design, Quality r Design, Qual 1
1
Credit 7.1 ity Control
Heat Islan
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Roof 1
1
Credit 7.2

Water Efficiency, Materials and Resources, and Innovation.

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Credit 7.2 Island Effect, RoofIsland Effect, Roof
Heat Cred 1
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Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction tion Reduction 1
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For more information regarding LEED credits, contact the

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Aquascape Tech Department at (877) 766-3489 or by email

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