Question

Give a reason for the following:

Rainwater harvesting should be encouraged.

Answer 1

Rainwater harvesting:

• Rainwater harvesting means conserving and storing water that runoffs from rooftops, roads, etc. for later use.
• It is the best method followed to support the conservation of water.

We should encourage rainwater harvesting because of its many useful impacts.

• It helps in reducing the water bill.
• It promotes both water and energy conservation
• Rainwater harvesting reduces soil erosion also.
• Rainwater does not require a filtration system for landscape irrigation because it is free from chemicals.