: Rainwater harvesting first of all increases water security. It is the perfect solution to meet water requirements especially in the areas which do not have sufficient water resources. It helps in improving the quality of the ground water and increasing the level of the ground level. It also helps in improving the overall floral system. It reduces the loss of top layer of the soil
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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.
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Rainwater harvesting can be categorized into several types, including rooftop harvesting, where rainwater is collected from building roofs; surface runoff harvesting, which captures water from land surfaces; and subsurface harvesting, involving the collection of groundwater recharge through techniques like percolation tanks. Additionally, there are direct and indirect methods, with direct systems involving the direct use of collected rainwater and indirect systems focusing on groundwater replenishment. Each type serves specific needs and can be tailored to local conditions and water requirements.
Aims and objectives of water harvesting
Large scale rainwater harvesting is when a river is dammed and the stored water is then used for irrigation, industrial and domestic uses. Small scale rainwater harvesting is when a property owner catches rainfall from a house roof and stores it in rainwater tanks for personal use, including watering, flushing toilets, washing clothes, and bathing, drinking and cooking, if required.
Stephen K. Booth has written: 'Rainwater harvesting' -- subject(s): Water harvesting, Rainwater
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