Rainwater collection has long been practised by communities all over the world. Not only is rainwater stored for outdoor use in farms or general household maintenance, but stored water (well water, specifically) has also been used for drinking in recent years and in far-off rural communities. Since the quality of rainwater has regressed due to the increasing number of pollutants mixed in the air t ...
Rising global temperatures means the amount of clean surface water viable for consumption keeps decreasing by the day. Furthermore, it appears this situation may not be changing for the better anytime soon. Due to this and the ever-increasing costs of municipal and facility-treated water, many people have turned toward rainwater as a viable backup source, especially in times of interruptions or dr ...
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 ...
Clothes play an important role in the human lifestyle. In order to protect us from climate conditions like strong winds, intense heat, cold and precipitation– that’s why the fabric is important in clothes. Aside from that, clothes become a statement of who we are or, in other words, an identity we give to ourselves. In addition, sometimes we wear clothes that matches the trend or occasions ...
Swimming pool add aesthetic value to your property at the same time you can have a place wherein you can have your own vacation without having efforts of going out somewhere far. Swimming pools can also be a place for bonding time either with your family or with your friends or held activities like occasional parties and also swimming is good for stress relieving and for your fitness. What ...
Rainwater harvesting involves transportation of water from a catchment area down to a water tank. The piping system is important in collecting rainwater tank because this will determine whether the collected rainwater is properly stored in a water tank. Water tank comes in various styles such as slimline tanks, round tanks and rectangular tank with the different material it is made of, size and co ...
A look into the effect of climate change in the way we collect and store rainwater. Climate change is here, and with that, the fear that extreme weather will become more commonplace in different parts of the world. And because of this fear, people are wondering about their negative effects on rainwater harvesting systems. The short answer to this question is: no. The long, more detailed answer is: ...
In the process of building a new house, a homeowner needs to meet certain local council requirements. One notable requirement is the installation of a rainwater harvesting system. Another notable requirement is good stormwater planning, which goes together with the proper setting up of a stormwater tank. In order to meet these requirements, it’s important to know the differences between sto ...
Rain, in itself, is safe to use in different tasks that require water. Thing is, as long as there is atmospheric and surface pollution, using the rain stored in a barrel that was placed under a downspout the last time it rained will never be a good idea. Enter the following well-known ways to purify rain so it becomes clean and safe: The first method is the creation of a rainwater harvestin ...
For those responsible car owners who make sure that their rides are clean and shiny at all times (if not most of the time), rain can be a huge pain in the butt. Rain brings with it airborne dust and dried leaves, and when these stick to your car, all the effort exerted and time spent can end up nullified. Fortunately, rainwater, which is clean in and of itself, can be used to wash your ride to mak ...
