This video will show you the systems I’ve set up to collect rainwater and use it in my house. With water scarcity being such a big issue in many parts of the country and around the world thanks to climate change, overpopulation, and overconsumption, more than ever American households need to set up more sustainable systems for water use. Installing a cistern and catching rainwater for use in your house is one way to ensure you are living within the means of your local watershed. Living within the natural limits makes you aware of how precious a resource water is.