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    Rainwater harvesting is the collection and storage of rainwater runoff from roofs or surfaces, rather than allowing it to run off. There are two main methods: surface runoff harvesting which collects water flowing on the surface, and rooftop rainwater harvesting where the roof acts as a catchment surface. The stored water can then be used for purposes like irrigation instead of relying on groundwater. Some advantages are that it is easy to maintain, reduces water bills and flood risk, and lessens groundwater usage. Disadvantages include unpredictable rainfall, high initial costs, required maintenance, and potential contaminants from some roofing materials.

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    Rainwater harvesting is the collection and storage of rainwater runoff from roofs or surfaces, rather than allowing it to run off. There are two main methods: surface runoff harvesting which collects water flowing on the surface, and rooftop rainwater harvesting where the roof acts as a catchment surface. The stored water can then be used for purposes like irrigation instead of relying on groundwater. Some advantages are that it is easy to maintain, reduces water bills and flood risk, and lessens groundwater usage. Disadvantages include unpredictable rainfall, high initial costs, required maintenance, and potential contaminants from some roofing materials.

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    Rainwater harvesting is the collection and storage of rainwater runoff from roofs or surfaces, rather than allowing it to run off. There are two main methods: surface runoff harvesting which collects water flowing on the surface, and rooftop rainwater harvesting where the roof acts as a catchment surface. The stored water can then be used for purposes like irrigation instead of relying on groundwater. Some advantages are that it is easy to maintain, reduces water bills and flood risk, and lessens groundwater usage. Disadvantages include unpredictable rainfall, high initial costs, required maintenance, and potential contaminants from some roofing materials.

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    Rainwater harvesting is the collection and storage of rainwater runoff from roofs or surfaces, rather than allowing it to run off. There are two main methods: surface runoff harvesting which collects water flowing on the surface, and rooftop rainwater harvesting where the roof acts as a catchment surface. The stored water can then be used for purposes like irrigation instead of relying on groundwater. Some advantages are that it is easy to maintain, reduces water bills and flood risk, and lessens groundwater usage. Disadvantages include unpredictable rainfall, high initial costs, required maintenance, and potential contaminants from some roofing materials.

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    Rainwater harvesting

    Rainwater harvesting
     Rainwater harvesting is the accumulation and
    deposition of rainwater for reuse on-site,
    rather than allowing it to run off.
    Rainwater can be collected from rivers or
    roofs, and in many places, the water collected
    is redirected to a deep pit (
    well, shaft, or borehole), a reservoir with
    percolation, or collected from dew or fog with
    nets or other tools
    Methods of Rainwater Harvesting

     Broadly there are two ways of harvesting


    rainwater
    1. Surface runoff harvesting
    2. Roof top rainwater harvesting
     Rainwater harvesting is the collection and

    storage of rainwater for reuse on-site, rather


    than allowing it to run off. These stored waters
    are used for various purposes such as
    gardening, irrigation etc. Various methods of
    rainwater harvesting are described in this
    section.
    1. Surface runoff harvesting
     In urban area rainwater flows away as surface

    runoff.
    2. Rooftop rainwater harvesting
     It is a system of catching rainwater where it

    falls. In rooftop harvesting, the roof becomes


    the catchments, and the rainwater is collected
    from the roof of the house/building
    Advantages of Rainwater Harvesting

     1. Easy to Maintain
     2. Reducing Water Bills
     3. Suitable for Irrigation
     4. Reduces Demand on Ground Water
     5. Reduces Floods and Soil Erosion
     6. Can be Used for Several Non-

    drinking Purposes
    Disadvantages of Rainwater Harvesting

     1. Unpredictable Rainfall
     2. Initial High Cost
     3. Regular Maintenance
     4. Certain Roof Types may Seep Chemicals or

    Animal Droppings
     5. Storage Limits

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