Rainwater harvesting is one of the most popular and oldest methods of accumulating and storing rainwater for later use.It is a wise idea to save pure and free water for reuse. Water is scarce and water is life. One cannot imagine life without water. In this era of advanced technology, purity is vanishing slowly. With an increase in pollution, we are focusing on planting more trees and making our Earth greener.

1. Introduction of Rainwater
Harvesting

2. Water harvesting is the capture,diversion and
storage of Water.
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3. Benefits of RainWater Harvesting.
High quality water - pure, free
of chemicals
Lower water supply cost .
Reduced flood flows and hence
reduced topsoil loss
Can supplement other sources
of water supply such as
groundwater or municipal
water connections
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4. Rain Water Utilizes..
drinking, cooking, bathing
(potable quality)
toilet flushing
washing clothes
irrigation
livestock requirements

5. There are two classes of rainwater harvesting systems:

6. 1. Collect water from roof for household use.
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7. 2. Collect water in field to provide supplemental irrigation for
agriculture..
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8. Conclusion
Therefore rain water harvesting should be improved to gain
sustainability in various aspects in rural as well as in urban areas.