Tips for Managing the Quality of Saved Rainwater
- Regularly clean your roof or gutters to reduce contamination from dust and bird droppings.
- Use a simple filter to prevent debris from entering the barrels or cisterns.
- Quickly cover or use water collected in containers to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.
How can we save rain water?
How to Conserve Water This Rainy Season
- Store Rainwater in Drums. ...
- Direct Rainwater Runoff to Plants. ...
- Make a Roof Garden. ...
- Set Bowls to Collect Water in Different Locations. ...
- Make a Rain Saucer. ...
- Place Outside All Items that Need a Rinse. ...
- Let Your Borewell Get Refilled Too.
Why should we save rain water?
Rainwater is mostly free from harmful chemicals, which makes it suitable for irrigation purposes. Another vital benefit is that it increases the productivity of aquifer resulting in the rise of groundwater levels and reduces the need for potable water.
