Question

Explain rainwater harvesting.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Here's your answer

Explanation:

Rainwater harvesting is the simple process or technology used to conserve rainwater by

• collecting,
• storing,
• conveying and
• purifying

of Rainwater that runs off from rooftops, parks, roads, open grounds, etc. for later use.

Answer 2

Answer:

Rain water harvesting

Explanation:

What is RWH?

Rain water harvesting is collection and storage of rain water that runs off from roof tops, parks, roads, open grounds, etc. This water run off can be either stored or recharged into the ground water. A rainwater harvesting systems consists of the following components:

catchment from where water is captured and stored or recharged,

conveyance system that carries the water harvested from the catchment to the storage/recharge zone,

first flush that is used to flush out the first spell of rain,

filter used to remove pollutants,

storage tanks and/or various recharge structures.

Why do RWH?

Rain may soon be the only source of clean water. Rainwater harvesting systems use the principle of conserving rainwater where it falls and have the following benefits:

Helps meet ever increasing demand of water. Read more about Cygnus Microsystems, Hyderabad case study...

Improves quality and quantity of groundwater. Read more about Chintamani Vidyapith, Puri case study...

Reduces flooding. Read more about Karnataka Bank branch in Kuvempu Nagar, Mysore case study...

Where?

Individual homes – Ruchi Singhal case study

Colonies – Defence Colony case study

Apartments – Surya Vihar case study

Institutions – Ford Foundation case study

Schools/colleges/universities – Jamia Hamdard University case study

Clubs – Deccan Gymkhana club case study

Hospitals – Spinal Injury Center case study

Industries – Hero Honda case study

Slums – Naka Gate Slum, Bhubaneshwar case study

Everywhere……the potential for rainwater harvesting is huge

How?

Setting up a rainwater harvesting is not difficult but requires some sort of understanding of hydrology and architecture and as a result most people find it too complicated to do it themselves. In order to make it simple and convenient for everyone to set up a rainwater harvesting system suitable for their needs, we have prepared a set of guidelines which will help you to set up your own rainwater harvesting system quickly and efficiently.