Facts of Rain Water Harvesting

Rainwater harvesting is an artificial way to collect and store the rainwater and use it when needed. Mostly water is collected from hard surfaces like rooftop and other raised solid surfaces.

• Since 10th century India is iterate rainwater harvesting. The largest rainwater harvesting tank was created by Chola kings and it is 16 kilometer long in 11th century.

• In every inch of rainfall average roof collects approx. 600 gallons (2,271.2 L) water.

• To start rainwater harvesting, its needs; east possible infrastructural changes.

• Rain water is not pure water because many dust particle you can find it which is not good for the health so because of this Filtration system and UV disinfection is needed to use this water for drinking.

• It is very obvious the water you catch off your roof is free. You can use this water very freely and you do not need to pay to the city for service work. You will pay off the cost of the furnishing of your rainwater collection system in no time.

• When you exercise for a rainwater harvesting system, you no longer have to only wait for the main water source from your city. Accordingly you have control over the source of your water, how you can use it, and how it is treated. Because of rain water harvesting in case of emergency or urgency, you will have a backup to keep your family safe.

• When it is down pouring and there is a large amount of water in a short period of time, the risk of flood damage can be reduced. This is because you are energetically catching and collecting most of the water to use it. This is preferably of it all coming off your roof and landing around your house.

• Rainwater is naturally soft water. As a result, you do not need to use a 'water softener' to treat your water. Inaugurating and sustaining a water softener to treat your city water can get expensive. These costs can add up quickly.

By: Tripti Varun

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