TopSink is an automatic drainage device that includes a floatable funnel with a flexible discharge line connected to a discharge port on an interior of a barrel. The funnel rises with the level of the collected water and or rain until it nears the barrel's maximum capacity, when it is triggered to sink and drain out a predetermined volume of water. As the funnel sinks it continues to drain water until it is caught by at least two predetermined depth adjustable rods. The catch rods establish how much water is drained from the barrel each time capacity is reached. Water or rain continues to drain from the TopSink until the water or rain level gets to the level of the catch rods. Upon further water or rain collection, the funnel begins to float again on the surface of the water, until capacity is reached again.

An apparatus for a rain collecting sculpture. An apparatus includes a base member having opposing retaining walls and providing at least a support structure, the base member configured to store collected rainwater, an elongated neck member linked to and extending perpendicularly from the base member, and petal members linked to a top of the elongated neck member, the elongated neck member running along a central longitudinal axis between the base member and the petal members.

The invention provides a crop cultivation receptacle. The receptacle comprises a base and side walls that project from the base to define a receptacle space between them. In the receptacle space, a body of growth medium for the cultivation of crops can in use be contained such that a major portion thereof is spaced from the base. The receptacle also comprises at least one recess that is defined in the base. Into the recess, a minor portion of the body of growth medium can extend and in which the minor portion of the body of growth medium can be contained. The receptacle further comprises water feed control means that limits water feed to the receptacle space so as not to exceed a predetermined depth of water in the receptacle space above non-recessed portions of the base.

A Modular Architectural Cistern (MAC) may be provided. The cistern may be embodied as slim, vertically ribbed structure. The interior of the structure may be configured to receive, store, and output rainwater. The cistern may comprise slip-fit connection joints configured to allow a plurality of connections to other MACs. Connections with other MACs may increase the rainwater storage volume available to the MAC. Moreover, the MAC may be aesthetically designed so as to accompany various architectural structures without taking away from the aesthetic appeal of the structure.

A Modular Architectural Cistern (MAC) may be provided. The cistern may be embodied as slim, vertically ribbed structure. The interior of the structure may be configured to receive, store, and output rainwater. The cistern may comprise slip-fit connection joints configured to allow a plurality of connections to other MACs. Connections with other MACs may increase the rainwater storage volume available to the MAC. Moreover, the MAC may be aesthetically designed so as to accompany various architectural structures without taking away from the aesthetic appeal of the structure.

Disclosed herein is an elution device comprising one or more inlets and one or more outlets and defining an interior volume comprising steel slag, wherein the elution device is mounted to a support and situated substantially above ground level. One or more inlets and one or more outlets are disposed to facilitate fluid flow from an inlet toward an outlet to cause contact of the eluant with the slag for a period sufficient to form an eluate. Also disclosed herein are methods of applying an eluant to the elution device and dispensing an eluate from an outlet proximal to a distressed water source to form a treated water source. Also disclosed herein are methods of applying an eluant to the elution device and dispensing an eluate from an outlet proximal to one or more areas having living plants thereon or therein.

Individual four-sided shaped modules used in an assembly for underground storage of storm water and other fluid storage needs. Modules are assembled into a resultant four-sided tiling shape for maximized structural strength and material use efficiency. Internal four-sided shaped modules are assembled and encased by external four-sided shaped modules. Internal adjacent modules are in direct fluid communications with one another through a channel-less chamber. Internal four-sided shaped modules drain into four-sided shaped modules chamber where fluid is either stored or drained. Assemblies include various top and side pieces along with access ports for entry into said assembly.

The present invention relates to a device, system and a method associated with the rainwater collection, and specifically with a device that can be assembled in-situ and when inter-connected allows for the collection, storage and distribution of water along conjoined vegetable growing trays that are interconnected mechanically and hydraulically.

The present invention relates to a device, system and a method associated with the rainwater collection, and specifically with a device that can be assembled in-situ and when inter-connected allows for the collection, storage and distribution of water along conjoined vegetable growing trays that are interconnected mechanically and hydraulically.

A downspout diverter for rainwater collection that is installed through a hole in the wall of a downspout and functions as a gate valve by redirecting the flow of water from a pan-like Interior gate through a fitted bushing and exterior hose spout. The gate can be turned from its horizontal capture position to its vertical non-capture position by rotating the bushing. It is easy to install and remove without disconnecting the downspout, and its small size and accessory plug effect a finished appearance to the downspout.