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Harvesting rain water is to ensure a steady supply of water for domestic and industrial use through out the year and during any season.

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Which are the two types of rainwater harvesting?

There are two types or rainwater haversting. Rooftop rainwater harvesting and drain harvesting. In rooftop rainwater harvesting, we use the water collected on rooftops instead of letting it go down the drain. We can also use water collected in dugout ponds, underground vessels etc. Drain harvesting involves letting water collected in roadside drains go straight to the ground. But this water has to be treated before use as it may contain bird faeces, germs and other pollutants.


What is a place where rainwater is collected called?

Rain water is collected through a process named Rainwater harvesting. Here rainwater that falls on the roofs are collected through pipes and ultimately stored in large tanks. These are called harvesting tanks also.


How is rainwater harvesting done?

Rainwater harvesting is done by collecting and storing rainwater from rooftops or other surfaces in tanks or barrels. The collected rainwater can be used for various purposes like watering plants, flushing toilets, or even for drinking after proper filtration and treatment. Gutters and downspouts are typically used to direct the rainwater into the storage containers.


Why is rainwater harvesting?

India is an agriculture-based country where 70% of the economy comes from the primary sector: farming. As intensive agriculture is spreading across India, there is an urgent need to encourage rainwater harvesting for irrigation. Nearly 60 % of farmers of the country depend on monsoons for agriculture due to the dearth of sustainable water resources. The erratic rain pattern was disturbing the livelihood of the cultivators. To address the issue a scientific water conversation technique named rainwater harvesting was introduced.Hindustan coca cola beverages pvt ltdHCCB and Rainwater Harvesting


What is traditional rainwater harvesting?

Traditional rainwater harvesting is a system where rainwater is collected and stored for future use. Methods can include using roof gutters to direct rainwater into storage tanks or pits, or constructing contour trenches in the landscape to capture and retain rainfall. This practice has been used for centuries in various cultures to address water scarcity and ensure a sustainable water supply.