As part of our landscaping, we have added a 1500 gallon collection basin for rain water that runs off the roof. Approximately 1.5 inches of rainfall will fill this basin. A pump will then make the water available for lawn and plant irrigation.  (The pump will be installed next spring.) The retentio...

[blog]  Plumbing complete

Today it was the plumbers' turn, and all of our faucets, toilets, and showerheads were installed. Please read the Water Conservation page for more information on our selections (low-flow faucets and dual flush toilets). Here are the pictures of the fixtures. Powder room: Master bathroom:   ...

[page]  Water Conservation

When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.-- Benjamin Franklin Our house is served by both municipal water and municipal sewer. The City of Middleton operates its own water utility, with water being drawn from sandstone wells ranging in depth from 330 to 856 feet.  The city stores water in ...