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 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 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 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.