An Insight into Rain Water Harvesting Methods for Apartments

Apartments are springing up all over the place. For a variety of reasons, most people prefer to move from single-family homes to big apartment units. For many individuals, the primary cause for their migration is a lack of water. Apartments are designed and developed with the most basic amenities in mind for inhabitants. The infrastructure is carefully designed by the builders, and they invest in environmentally friendly technology such as rainwater harvesting. As water constraint is gradually becoming a common problem, irrespective of the location, reputed realtors are focusing on rainwater harvesting methods for apartments. 

The post offers an insight into rainwater harvesting.

What is Rain Water Harvesting?

It is a basic technique of collecting and storing rainwater without allowing it to runoff. Rainwater is stored in pits on rooftops of apartment buildings, on the ground, and in a variety of different locations. The water that has been gathered is subsequently chanelled into bore wells or tanks for percolation. Rainwater harvesting has become an extremely popular and effective method of water conservation in apartments. Water saved by rainwater collection can be used during a drought or water scarcity phase.

Benefits of Rain Water Harvesting

·         It significantly enhances both energy and water conservation. 

·         If done smartly, rainwater collection reduces floods on your apartment's roads.

·         A rainwater collecting system is less expensive, easier to install, and requires less maintenance.

·         It significantly reduces the use of potable water for a variety of purposes.

·         A rainwater collection system can cut water consumption by up to 40%.

·         It encourages water conservation and helps in saving money on utility bills.

Today, reputed real estate developers like Godrej Properties are putting their efforts to build apartments with rainwater harvesting so that the issue of water scarcity is not faced by the residents. For instance, you can check out Godrej Seven Joka in Kolkata which has 2 and 3 BHK flats with a rain harvesting facility.