Rainwater Harvesting Enjoys Enormous Growth Across U.S.
The nation's interest in green living and green jobs is
continuing to fuel the growth of the American Rainwater Catchment Systems
Association (ARCSA), a national non-profit that educates people on how to use
rainwater harvesting systems and conserve water. During the past three years,
ARCSA's membership has grown rapidly from 256 members to more than 700 as of
September 2009.
"The recent droughts in California, Washington, Georgia and Texas have increased awareness about the impact water shortages can have nationwide," said newly-elected ARCSA president E.W. "Bob" Boulware, P.E., of Indiana. "People want to know what they can do to save water and ARCSA appears to be in the right place at the right time to help."
One of ARCSA's many accomplishments this past year was Boulware serving as liaison between ARCSA and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). Working with code officials, his committee developed the Green Plumbing Supplement to the next edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code. It now includes design standards for rainwater harvesting systems, which will allow systems to be approved as an alternative to utility-provided water.
In the past two years, ARCSA's conferences and accreditation workshops have taught rainwater catchment practices to hundreds across the United States.
Boulware is excited about the future of the association. "My goal, as president," he said, "is to keep the membership growing and add to the gathering of new ideas. My dream is to focus the enthusiasm of ARCSA members to promote the concept of a National Water Policy."
For more information about ARCSA and it's educational offerings, visit www.ARCSA.org.
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"The recent droughts in California, Washington, Georgia and Texas have increased awareness about the impact water shortages can have nationwide," said newly-elected ARCSA president E.W. "Bob" Boulware, P.E., of Indiana. "People want to know what they can do to save water and ARCSA appears to be in the right place at the right time to help."
One of ARCSA's many accomplishments this past year was Boulware serving as liaison between ARCSA and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). Working with code officials, his committee developed the Green Plumbing Supplement to the next edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code. It now includes design standards for rainwater harvesting systems, which will allow systems to be approved as an alternative to utility-provided water.
In the past two years, ARCSA's conferences and accreditation workshops have taught rainwater catchment practices to hundreds across the United States.
Boulware is excited about the future of the association. "My goal, as president," he said, "is to keep the membership growing and add to the gathering of new ideas. My dream is to focus the enthusiasm of ARCSA members to promote the concept of a National Water Policy."
For more information about ARCSA and it's educational offerings, visit www.ARCSA.org.
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