Water capture device for storage and distribution

A water capture system configured to be installed on a drainage system of a building, the water capture system comprising:

• an input downspout that is configured to receive water from the drainage system;
• a water capture device for receiving water from the input downspout,
• wherein the water capture device is installed in an elevated position on the building,
• wherein the water capture device retains the received water within a main chamber for later use;
• an overflow downspout for allowing excess water from the main chamber to exit the water capture device and continue to drain from the building;
• and
• a release pipe for selectively releasing the water stored in the water capture device.

A method of collecting and utilizing water, the method comprising the following steps:

• installing a water capture device in an elevated location on a building;
• directing water into the water capture device via a drainage system of the building;
• directing overflow water from the water capture device to continue to drain from the building;
• and
• providing a release pipe such that a user may selectively utilize water stored in the water capture device from ground level.