Time for rainwater harvesting, Use these cheap and effective methods

Water is a necessary resource to carry out various daily activities, however, in some regions, there is sometimes a shortage, so it is necessary to take measures to solve the adequate and continuous supply for daily tasks. An alternative is to use a rainwater harvesting system

The function of a rainwater harvesting system is to collect the water that precipitates naturally, by means of a filtration process the impurities that the water may contain are retained, and later transported to a storage space to distribute in a property and use it for different activities at home.

Using a rainwater harvesting system it is possible to obtain an extra supply of water, which is also essential in rural areas or areas with difficult access, in which the water service through the municipal aqueduct network is unreliable or non-existent.

Reusing rainwater is a sustainable, economical option that represents a lot of immediate benefits that will have a direct and positive impact on your quality of life. If you have problems with the water supply, you will have no problem imagining the positive impact that having the water service all the time would have, but if you still have doubts, you should know these 6 benefits of collecting rainwater.

Benefits of rainwater harvesting

1. It is sustainable

When we say that rainwater harvesting is sustainable, we mean that this is a true solution to the problem of water scarcity, to the extent that it is capable of satisfying the particular requirements or needs of the household at the present time, but that the implementation of this system will also remain for future generations.

Likewise, the most important thing is that with a rainwater harvesting and storage system a fundamental need can be satisfied without compromising the environment, the economy, the community or the space where it is installed. Rainwater harvesting systems are characterized precisely because they manage to achieve their objectives by managing these resources very well, and respecting nature.

2. The water is of great quality

Rainwater is of high physical-chemical quality. It does not have chemical residues such as chlorine or lime, although its direct consumption is not recommended. You can use it to water the plants, since it does not have mineral residues or chlorine, it is fantastic for their care. You can also use it to wash clothes and in household cleaning activities and more.

If it is going to be used for human consumption, it must go through a purification process, since there is a possibility that rainwater will be contaminated by the action of environmental pollution caused by industrialization, population density and even the gases that release fuel from automobiles. . In any case, rainwater requires less processing than other types of water and is very safe for domestic use.

3. You can water the plants in times of drought

One of the most devastating effects of global warming is that temperatures have increased, making summers or times of heat and drought longer and more extreme. In many places, the average temperatures of these times of the year have changed, and with this, the plants and other living beings suffer, which are not used to these harsh environmental conditions and end up dying.

This means that you will need to water your plants a little more often than normal if you want them to survive this dry season, which is a significant expense to keep them alive. If you use the rainwater harvesting system, you will be able to store enough water during the rainy season to face the droughts typical of the hottest time of the year. Neither you nor your plants will suffer under the harsh sun and it won't cost you extra money.

4. You have an independent system

It is very difficult and cumbersome to depend on the ups and downs of an unreliable aqueduct system or, worse yet, having to hire tanker trucks to supply the area where you live and being subject to the availability of the service in addition to having to pay a lot. of money.

Forget having to wait for other people, and worrying if you will have enough water to face the hot season; With the rainwater harvesting system, you can permanently solve the problem of water supply in your home since it will allow you to reuse rainwater and store it until you need it.

5. Low lasting investment

Rainwater harvesting systems require a fairly modest initial investment, even when installation costs are factored in, but are made to last for generations as they are made from quality materials. Having no electronic elements, its installation and maintenance is quite simple. In addition, it does not consume electricity or any other type of fuel. This is truly sustainable, sustainable and kind to the environment.

6. Reduces flooding and erosion

Global warming has also affected the rainy seasons, causing rains to be more frequent and denser at less expected times, leading to erosion and flooding.

When you have a rainwater harvesting system, the rainwater is channelled into a storage tank, where it can remain drinkable for many months.

Capturing and storing this excess rainwater will prevent it from reaching the ground, dragging down the little vegetation, and even causing flooding as well as contaminating surface water, since this excess water will carry pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals toward water sources. nearest surface water.

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