> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.liminalvillage.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.liminalvillage.com/protocols/household/water-collection.md). # Water Collection Rainwater is the primary water source at Liminal Village. Collecting and retaining it well is what keeps the gardens alive through the dry season. For a full picture of how water moves through the property — roofs, waterfall, lake, pond, pump, and irrigation zones — watch the water system walk-through in the [Irrigation](/protocols/gardening/irrigation.md) protocol. ## How Collection Works Today * Rain falling on the roofs runs off through the waterfall down into the **bottom lake**. This path currently loses a significant amount of water along the way. * The **main pond** is the working reservoir: the pump station draws from it to feed the outdoor faucets and the irrigation zones. * The planned upgrade is to capture clean roof water in a **new lined pond** and improve the bottom lake's retention, moving toward a closed-loop, filtered system. ## Everyone's Part * Keep gutters and runoff paths clear of leaves and debris, especially in autumn. * Report leaks, blockages, or unusual water levels in the pond or lake to the stewards. * Don't leave open containers of standing water around — they breed mosquitoes (see the [Mosquitoes](/protocols/animals/mosquitoes.md) protocol). * Collected water is **not drinkable**: only outlets on the tap-water lines are safe to drink from. Keep outlets labeled. ## Using Collected Water * Garden and orchard irrigation is the primary use. * Washing tools, outdoor areas, and construction uses are fine. * In dry periods, follow the priorities in the [Irrigation](/protocols/gardening/irrigation.md) protocol: trees and olives first. Every drop we retain on the land is a drop we don't need to draw from elsewhere. If you have ideas or energy for improving the collection system, bring them to the garden team. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.liminalvillage.com/protocols/household/water-collection.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.