August 2007

WEATHER STATIONS IN ACTION:

Vantage Pro2 Helps Bermudans Get A Drink of Cool, Clean Water

Michael Owner’s little slice of Bermuda paradise has everything – including a new Vantage Pro2!

Lucky Michael Owner lives in Bermuda, which might be heaven on earth, unless of course, you expect fresh water to flow from some local reservoir into your glass!

According to Michael, the beautiful white roofs of his and his neighbors’ homes do more than keep the sun and rain out. They collect drinking water!

“Being over 750 miles (1,200 km) from anywhere, the rain is clean and drinkable. Most people rely on the rain which falls on their roofs and which is stored in large tanks under each house. By large I mean around 15,000 gallons (57,000 liters) or so. One inch of rain on 1,000 sq. ft. (100 sq. m.) of roof provides approximately 500 gallons (1,900 liters). You can see why I needed the rain gauge!!!”

Michael says rain is not the only source of drinking water. “There are also a few wells which draw water from a fresh water ‘lens’ that lies on top of salt water deep in the limestone of Bermuda. And water can be bought but it is $55.00 per 1,000 gallons (3800 liters)! Bermuda dollars are equal to US dollars, so we try to avoid that! Rainfall averages about five inches a month all year and the average house roof is say 2,000 sq, ft. so that is approximately 5,000 gallons (19,000 liters) a month for a family. More than enough if used with care! “

Michael's Vantage Pro2 looks good on that house - it's the perfect accessory for a perfect locale!

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