Rain Water Harvesting
Rainwater Harvesting
Benefits of Rain Water Harvesting
- Water harvesting can serve as a supplement to municipal water. In times of low water availability, water held in catchments/cisterns may be used for gardening or other non-potable needs.
- Using harvested water contributes to water conservation and reduces water demands in urban areas.
- Rainwater harvesting can reduce storm drainage load.
- Rainwater harvesting technologies are flexible and can be built to meet almost any requirements. Construction, operation, and maintenance are not labour intensive.
- Some buildings divert rainwater to help with functions such as toilet flushing
Sizing your Harvesting Needs
1000 sq. ft. of roof area (no matter what its slope) delivers approximately 600 gallons for every inch of rain.