Centuries ago, one source of drinking water came from collecting rainwater in clay pots and barrels set outside during the rainy season. But with technological advancements over time, the increased pollutants and chemicals in the atmosphere have made rainwater an inviable source of potable drinking water. This has, in part, contributed to our over-reliance on freshwater sources for our drinking an ...
Whether we like it or not, foreseen and unforeseen circumstances such as accidents or natural calamities like bushfires or simple wear and tear lead to the degradation of rainwater tanks. These may come in corrosion for steel rainwater tanks or cracks and leaks in plastic or concrete rainwater tanks, which means routine repair or outright replacement is due. With proper care and maintenance, most ...
In today’s climate, many businesses, farmers and individual homeowners are looking for ways to conserve freshwater. Many dig deep wells, reduce their water consumption and even try harnessing one renewable resource readily available to us—rainwater. As one of the many ways of collecting and storing rainwater, rainwater tanks are becoming more popular across society’s sectors. While most rainwater ...
Industrial progress, urbanization, increasing population on Earth are just some factors that make water demand more pronounced. Awareness of the importance of drinking water and its saving is developing around the world, and rainwater collection has become a concept of responsible behavior aimed at saving Earth’s natural resources and the environment. Rainwater tanks are a modern solution adopted ...
Poly plastic rainwater tanks are rising in popularity over other materials such as steel or fiberglass rainwater tanks due to their simple yet robust construction and due to their many other benefits. On one hand, poorer-quality steel rainwater tanks may be subject to risk of corrosion, which can seep into the stored rainwater, which will affect the safety and quality of the water stored in these ...
Water tanks have proven their worth by providing rainwater storage for everyday use. Global warming has caused us many problems, and one of them is the lack of water. Especially in countries where water scarcity is a big problem, rainwater harvesting systems have become a solution to this issue by collecting and storing rainwater. Many people install rainwater tanks in their homes for the many ben ...
With a reduction in rainfall all over the world, environmentalists are encouraging more and more people to adopt effective means of water conservation and seek alternative water sources. The use of large rainwater tanks has been recommended as one top strategy to harvest enough rainwater that can be used for both domestic and commercial purposes. Modern rainwater tanks are designed to store enough ...
In recent times, droughts and expanding deserts, erosion from runoff, over-reliance on depleted water sources and the increasing costs of rural irrigation and water treatment facilities have all contributed to water scarcity. And if not addressed immediately, according to American environmental scientist Peter H. Gleick, an estimated 135 million people will suffer from water-related diseases by th ...
There is no denying in the necessity of collecting rainwater in this day and age of environmental conservation. Not only are you turning the stored rainwater into a renewable, recyclable resource, you’re also saving money from municipal water costs that come from using treated water for other household needs apart from drinking. The rainy season is right around the corner, and soon we’ll have to e ...
Water in our daily lives is important for us. We need water for our household chores and for own intake and also for other activities that need water. For this reason, it is a must to secure the water supply in your house. Common water supplier is from a municipal water, however, not all have the privileged to be connected to a water supplier especially for those places wherein water is lim ...
