Question

What do you mean by rainwater harvesting?

Answer 1

1. Rainwater harvesting is the collection and storage of rainwater for later use.
2. Rainwater is collected from rooftops through pipes and stored in a storage tank for later use in this system.
3. Rainwater harvesting helps to save groundwater.
4. Constructing percolation pits and recharge wells, allows rainfall to penetrate the ground more efficiently.
5. It increases the water level in depleted wells and borewells, hence reducing water scarcity issues.