A downpipe valve control system has a main body having an inlet and an in-line outlet configurable for fluidly connective installation as part of a downpipe. The main valve also has a main valve handle therefor operative between the inlet and the outlet. The system also has an attachable spigot having a removeable proximal cap interfacing a proximal port of the main body. The proximal has a diameter greater than 7 cm and a distal inlet port for a water hose can be connected to the proximal cap. The present arrangement can be used for cleaning gutters, flushing rainwater tanks and/or mitigating against ember attack.

A water distribution pipe comprises an elbow formation along its length, an aperture-defining formation defining an aperture in a radially distal wall of the elbow formation along a radius of the curvature of the elbow, and an openable closure that is mounted or mountable to the aperture-defining formation and that closes the aperture.

A downpipe valve control system has a main body having an inlet and an in-line outlet configurable for fluidly connective installation as part of a downpipe. The main valve also has a main valve handle therefor operative between the inlet and the outlet. The system also has an attachable spigot having a removeable proximal cap interfacing a proximal port of the main body. The proximal has a diameter greater than 7 cm and a distal inlet port for a water hose can be connected to the proximal cap. The present arrangement can be used for cleaning gutters, flushing rainwater tanks and/or mitigating against ember attack.

A drainage system, comprising a collector which is arranged to collect liquid and a drainage pipe having a pipe inlet that opens into the collector such that liquid collected by the collector drains through the pipe inlet. The drainage pipe is provided with a vent spaced away from the pipe inlet. The vent is arranged such that, when liquid collected by the collector occludes the pipe inlet, liquid flowing through the drainage pipe draws air into the drainage pipe through the vent.

A rainwater distribution system for storing and distributing rainwater includes a first container configured to store rainwater and having a bottom wall and a side wall; a planting container being elevated off of the bottom wall and within the first container, and having a planting container bottom wall and a side wall; a planting container support configured to elevate the planting container off of the bottom wall and within the first container; a cascade aperture having a cascade filter, the cascade aperture positioned on the side wall of the planting container, and allows the rainwater that enters the planting container to exit the planting container into the first container; and an outlet aperture positioned on the side wall of the first container and configured to allow the rainwater to exit the first container at a controlled rate.

Systems for water collection and recycling are described herein. A downspout having a downspout groove is vertically disposed on an exterior wall. Electrical wiring that is operatively connected to at least one electrical power generator is disposed along the downspout groove. The downspout and electrical power generator are supported by downspout brackets. The downspout is fluidly connected to a gutter and an outdoor water storage tank for collecting rain water. A water pump moves grey water from a shower tub drainage pipeline to a water path switch valve. A control switch directs the water path switch valve to divert the grey water to a toilet storage tank, an outdoor water storage tank, or a washing machine water tank.

A rainwater collection system comprises a vault assembly and a drain emitter. At least a portion of the vault assembly is underground and is located above percolation region in the ground. The drain emitter is connected to the conveyance line such that a primary portion of the collected water flows into the at least one storage tank and a secondary portion of the collected water flows out of the conveyance line through the drain emitter at a preset emitter flow rate. The drain emitter is arranged within the vault assembly, above the percolation region, and below the conveyance opening. The preset emitter flow rate is predetermined such that the flow of the secondary portion of the collected water out of the conveyance line through the drain emitter drains standing water from the conveyance line and the secondary portion of the collected water percolates through the percolation region.

This system uses one or a series of expandable and stackable rectangular boxes designed to collect rainwater from a rooftop or other manmade impervious surface via a downspout to reduce rainwater runoff and harvest rainwater for reuse. The system is comprised of a downspout diverter, one or a series of expandable and stackable rectangular boxes, and pipes. Rainwater is diverted from the downspout into the boxes that are connected by pipes. The collected rainwater exits from a valve leading to an opening for reuse. This opening can also be connected to a pump to raise the water pressure to a higher level for irrigation or other usages. The top of the box consists of a flat surface that is suitable for mounting flower beds or plant containers. The stacked rectangular boxes can also be used as a wall or for other nonintrusive purposes. Our RCRS is easy to install and requires minimal space. Our RCRS is made from cost saving materials. Our RCRS boxes can be easily connected to each other. Our RCRS downspout diverter has self-cleaning capabilities. The flat space located on top of our RCRS boxes can be utilized for plantings such as flower beds or a vegetable garden.

A rainwater collection system has at least one storage tank, a conveyance line, and a drain emitter. The conveyance line transfers collected water to the at least one storage tank. The drain emitter is connected to the conveyance line such that a primary portion of the collected water flows into the at least one storage tank and a secondary portion of the collected water flows out of the conveyance line through the drain emitter. The secondary portion is removed at a preset emitter flow rate sufficient to drain standing water from the conveyance line to prevent freezing of standing water within the conveyance line.

A downpipe valve control system has a main body having an inlet and an in-line outlet configurable for fluidly connective installation as part of a downpipe. The main valve also has a main valve handle therefor operative between the inlet and the outlet. The system also has an attachable spigot having a removeable proximal cap interfacing a proximal port of the main body. The proximal has a diameter greater than 7 cm and a distal inlet port for a water hose can be connected to the proximal cap. The present arrangement can be used for cleaning gutters, flushing rainwater tanks and/or mitigating against ember attack.