Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting is the process of collecting, filtering and storing water from roof tops, paved and unpaved areas for multiple uses. The harvested water can be used for irrigation systems, recycled for loo flushing (after suitable treatment), car washing and patio cleansing. Rainwater harvesting system provides a source of soft, high quality water, reduce dependence on wells and other sources, and, in many contexts, are cost effective. Rainwater harvesting system can range in size from a simple PVC tank to a contractor designed and built sump. Rainwater systems are inherently simple in form. Harvesting rainwater is not only water conserving, it is also energy saving since the energy input required to operate a centralized water system can be bypassed.
Gray water from baths and showers can also be saved in the rainwater tank, especially useful during summer months when the water is required for garden irrigation and rainfall is not plentiful.
Individually designed system