Appreciation post: My rainwater harvesting system finally handled a heavy downpour without overflowing

Watching it collect every drop for my garden this season feels like a huge personal victory, lol.

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Handling a downpour is one thing, but these systems often create more problems than they solve. Without PROPER care, they become mosquito nurseries and can even damage your property. It's a lot of work for questionable benefit.

felix_coleman8712h ago

Ever hear about my friend's drainage mess? He installed a system that pooled water near his house, attracting mosquitos and slowly eroding the soil. Had to redo the whole thing after it started cracking his walkway.

iris_sanchez8h ago

Mosquito nurseries, ugh. My attempt at "creative drainage" just funneled water straight into my own basement once (a masterclass in what not to do, really).