What is Rainwater Harvesting?
Rainwater harvesting is where rainwater that would otherwise flow down the gutter into storm drain is collected and stored. The rainwater can be collected from a property’s roof and stored in a tank. There are 3 different types of rainwater harvesting, for example
- Basic Rainwater System
The basic rainwater harvesting system includes stands and groundwater butts with a capacity of up to 400 litres depending on material, as a result, these can be freestanding or submersible water pumps.
- Aboveground Rainwater System
An aboveground rainwater harvesting system are easy to install and in addition have a capacity between 800-100,000 litre. However, this depends on the material and use of the tank (commercial, industrial units or private).
- Underground Rainwater System
Underground rainwater harvesting installation is also an option if space above ground is limited. However, this system requires excavation work as a pump will be required to redistribute the rainwater from the tank.
Harvested rainwater can be used for a variety of things both indoors and outdoors, for example: watering the garden, cleaning the car, flush toilets, and feed washing machines.
In addition, by harvesting rainwater, property owners can see up to 50% savings on their water bills. Overall, this investment can take 2-3 years after initial installation to see any gains?
To sum up, every type of rainwater harvesting includes advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages:
Rainwater harvesting can have great advantages, for example:
- Free clean source of water
- Easy to install- Depending on the type you want
- Environmentally friendly
- Decreases soil erosion and reduces flooding
- Reduces use of groundwater
Disadvantages:
There are also disadvantages to rainwater harvesting, for example:
- Unreliable rainfall
- Size of tank – Can take up valuable outside space
- High starting cost – due to equipment and set up
- Installation requires professional with technical skills
- System maintenance is required
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