There are many resources to help you with planning and maintaining a rainwater catchment system.  Here are some that we recommend:

Brochures: Rainwater Catchment Solutions series

Welcome to Rainwater Catchment [PDF: 894 KB - Aug 12, 2008]
This brochure provides an overview of rainwater catchment, including its benefits.  Ideal for those who are new to the concept.

Chuukese version: Etiwok ngeni ei pekin Sousoun Konik

Marshallese version: Ruainenetok Nan Nieen Den in Wot

Clean Water Starts Before Your Tank [PDF: 6.48 MB - Aug 19, 2008]
This brochure discusses various means of keeping your catchment water cleaner before the tank to lengthen the life of filters and pumps as well as improving water quality.

Chuukese version: Nimochun Konik e Akomw Mwan Omw Tanguk

Marshallese version: Den Erreo Ej Walok Moktalok Jen Nieen Den Eo Am

First-Flush Diverters [PDF: 906 KB - Aug 12, 2008]
This brochure tells you how to have a cleaner water supply by diverting the first rainfall that touches your roof, where debris collects between rainfalls.

Chuukese version: Kokus-Akomw Diverters

Marshallese version: Kotoor Lok Mokta Bwe En Erreo (Lok)

Ultra-Violet (UV) Light Water Treatment Systems [PDF: 848 KB - Aug 14, 2008]
This brochure tells you how UV lights decontaminate water and make it safe, as well as how to maintain the light systems.

Chuukese version: Ultra-Violet (UV) Saram non Nimenimen Konik

Marshallese version: Tenki Ultra-Violet (UV) in Bobrae

Decontaminate & Maintain Your Catchment System [PDF: 1.17 MB - Aug 12, 2008]
This brochure tells you how to decontaminate your catchment system and keep it in good condition.

Chuukese version: Iei usun omw kopwe nimeti pwan anganga omw nenien sousoun konik

Marshallese version: Waween Bobrae An Walok Jorran Im Kejparok Nieen Den Eo Am

How to Build an Overflow Device for Your Tank [PDF: 978 KB - Feb 27, 2009]
This brochure tells you how to protect your tank and foundation by building an overflow device.

Chuukese version: Epwe iei sakun Foforun Pisekin "Overflow/Urou" ren omw Tanguk

Marshallese Version: Waween Ejaak Juon Kein an Nieen Den eo Kottor

Filters for Rainwater Catchment Systems [PDF: 5.34 MB - Aug 22, 2008]
This brochure provides an overview of filter options and maintenance after the tank.

Chuukese version: Moromor ren pekin nenien sousoun pungun ran

Marshallese version: Kein Liklik Ko Nan Nieen Den in Wot Ko

How to Build a Floating Intake [PDF: 909 KB - Aug 22, 2008]
This publication provides instructions for building a floating intake device to draw water from the cleanest part of your tank.

Chuukese version:Ifa Usun Foforan Ei "Floating Intake Device" Ika (Appas)

Marshallese version: Waween Kalek Juon Kein An Den Delon Eo Im Ej Eppepe

For supplemental floating intake information sheet (English only): please click here.