Question

State any two uses of harvesting rain water?

Answer 1

Two uses of harvesting rain water are using it for drinking and utilising it for household purposes.

EXPLANATION:

Rain water is a very pure form of water. In fact it is naturally distilled water. When rain water is collected it is called rain water harvesting.

Harvesting rain water is very useful. Since it is pure it can be used as potable water. Drinking water is very difficult and expensive to get especially in big cities and places suffering from water crisis. Harvested rain water solves the problem.

The smallest household uses a minimum of thirty litres of water daily. Getting clean and ample amount of water is difficult. Harvested rain water can be utilised for household purposes. It is clean and free of cost.  

Answer 2

Rain water harvesting

Explanation:

Water is the elixir of life and rain is the cheapest and easiest source of water right at your home.  

Rainwater harvesting is the process of collecting rainwater from surfaces on which rain falls, filtering it and storing it for daily use.  

You can harvest rainwater from the roofs and other surfaces of your home, collect it an specially designed tank with filter, or simply collect it in a barrel. The harvested water can then be filtered and used for gardening, laundry and toilets. However, if you plan to use it for kitchen or bathing, it is advisable to filter the water properly.