Save The World With A Rainwater Harvesting System
Water is an important element that is needed to be conserved. Humans, as well as animals and plants, cannot exist without water. It is a responsibility of everyone to conserve water in whatever way they can. As the world's water resources are slowly being depleted, a domestic and farm rainwater harvesting system has evolved to be one of the stronger practices that we must adopt.
Although water flows in our faucets, energy is used to keep the pumps and filters working so water can be distributed to our homes. By harvesting rainwater, we also indirectly save on our energy consumption. Rainwater is free and in most cases, just drains into the soil.
Harvesting the rainwater starts with the collection process. Residential house dwellers can collect water from their roof by simply placing containers in the run offs. When gutters are available, the barrel can be placed under the spouts. The barrels or containers can also be left in the open spaces where the rain can fill them up. Large water tanks for use in the farms and gardens can be opened when it is raining. These tanks can be strategically located in the gardens and farms where it will be used.
The water container must be closed when it is full or when not in use. This will prevent insects and animals thriving in the stagnant water. Mosquitoes breed in undisturbed water. Putting a lid in the containers will also prevent contaminants such as dust, bird droppings and leaf litters from entering.
Drinking rainwater without the use of an approved and tested filtration system is not advisable. Using rainwater for food preparation is also not recommended. Our air is consistently polluted by toxic contaminants from industrial factories and petrol driven vehicles. The rainwater may still contain the harmful these ingredients.
The collected rainwater can be used to water the lawns and gardens. It is one of the most efficient ways to use rainwater especially in locations where the dry seasons are long. Rainwater is the preferred water used by expert gardeners as it contains both nitrogen and phosphorous. Both are an important nutrient the plants need for their development.
By filtering the debris, rainwater can be used in many ways. It can be used to top up outdoor swimming pools and spas. It will be very effective and economical in washing the car and the floor. The water can be utilised for showering, flushing the toilet, and washing the clothes. Dishes can be cleaned through using rainwater.
Large communities often participate in harvesting rainwater. India, Bangladesh and Australia are one of the leading countries promoting rainwater harvesting. They have developed systems and techniques that involve large underground containers that store the precious liquid for longer periods of time. Their water filtration and distribution techniques have also been modernised.
In our own small way, we can help save the planet. Let us start by simply starting our own small rainwater harvesting system. It is a small step with a large objective.
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