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 ...
Water supply systems on our thirsty planet need to be addressed taking into consideration the increasing human population all around the world. An alarming revelation is the fact that the average annual rainfall in many areas around the world has fallen considerably, thanks to global warming. Nevertheless, if we are responsible for such catastrophes then the solution also lies with us. One answer ...
Governments all around the world are now seriously addressing the water scarcity problem. The world population has grown and the negatives of global warming have taken a toll on the average annual rainfall received by many regions around the world. This has resulted in the need to address rain water harvesting and water recycling form domestic and industrial units. Australia is one of the global l ...
The conservation of rain water during the monsoons for re-routing alter makes it necessary to understand the various ways by which the water full of dust, sediments and contaminants can be effectively filtered. There are many natural and synthetic materials that have been in use for centuries to filter water and make it usable and at times, consumable also. Among the various methods and materials ...
Rain water system harvesting refers to the harvesting or storage of rainwater for later use. The technique involves a storage tank to and from where the surface rain water is routed. The idea is to capture the rain water above the ground or underground and filter it for use later. The rain water system harvesting can be applied in the rural areas and in the congested, over-paved metropolitan citie ...
The planet is blessed with many natural resources that help sustain life and thus, making it truly unique. The many natural resources available to man include rain water, minerals, the soil and the atmosphere. Rainwater is by far the most important as it truly sustains life. History reveals that all through time civilizations have thrived in regions with plenty of water. However, with industrializ ...
