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19015 S. Ruby Airpark Dr.

This custom built, 2,900 sq ft home with attached 2,000 sq ft hangar is served by two 10,000 gallon
water tanks that are buried in the rear yard.

Underneath this impeccably manicured back yard are....

two, fiberglass, 10,000 gallon tanks that supply this home and hangar with water.

According to owner John & Judy Mikels, they collect 4,000 gallons of rainwater per inch of rain.
In an average year, they collect approx 45,000 gallons & their average use is 80 gal per day.
They have hauled water only once in a two year period and 2011 has been a drought period.

The roof captures rain water and sends it thru these downspouts that are positioned around the
perimeter of the home routing collected water to the storage tanks in the rear.

Ultimately, the water is pumped thru a one micron paper filter, and is softened by a desert plant
friendly potassium chloride water softener before it enters the house.

John says this entire system, including parts and labor, cost approx $25,000.
He also suggests that anyone interested in water collection systems visit:

http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/publications/reports/rainwaterharvestingmanual_3rdedition.pdf

If you have questions, please email John.