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Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater harvesting means collecting rain from roofs and storing it in tanks or barrels. The water can be used for watering gardens, washing cars or flushing toilets.

๐Ÿ’ก Fun fact

One centimetre of rain falling on a 100-square-metre roof can produce about 1,000 litres of water.

All about Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater harvesting collects rain from roofs and stores it in tanks or barrels. The water can be used for watering gardens, washing cars or flushing toilets.

Collected rain is a free source of water.

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Real-life uses of Rainwater Harvesting

  • Watering gardens
  • Saving drinking water
  • Flushing toilets

Frequently asked questions about Rainwater Harvesting

What is rainwater harvesting?

Collecting and storing rain.

What can harvested rain be used for?

Watering gardens.