Rainwater harvesting system for multi-story apartment buildings.
Rainwater harvesting system for multi-story apartment buildings.
Executive summary
Rainwater harvesting system is a technological system that collects and stores rainwater for human use. This report will highlight the benefits of rainwater harvesting systems in multi-story apartment buildings, the many types of rainwater harvesting systems, the way the system works and finally it will discuss the challenges and limitations of the system.
Introduction
The process of storing rainwater for various uses is known as rainwater harvesting. It is an economically and environmentally friendly process hence it has grown in popularity as a beneficial method of water management. There is a demand in society to implement sustainable methods to fulfil the requirement as water use rises, particularly in larger areas. In multi-story apartment complexes where water usage is regular at a high rate, rainwater collecting devices can meet this requirement.
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advantages
There are many benefits of rainwater harvesting systems in multi-story apartment buildings.
Reduced costs. Rainwater harvesting systems lead to reduced costs on expenses of a building. At first, the installation price of the system may seem unreasonable and high, however, it is saving a lot of money for long term investments. It minimizes the expenses of the wet land needed and the costs of flooding. It Also continuously provides water in droughts. It also reduces water bills.
Reduced flood risks. Through the storage of rainwater, less water is streaming through the stormwater drainage systems, hence reducing flood risks for a building.
Economically and environmentally friendly. By harvesting rainwater, the impact of stormwater runoff is reduced, if not creeks and other water habitats can be damaged which then leads to the homes of water animals being harmed. Rainwater harvesting is also good for home gardens as the plants are feeding off natural water.
Multipurpose. There are many ways that rainwater harvesting can be of use. It can be used for gardening, car washes, cleaning walkways of buildings, cleaning apartment balconies, washing clothes and flushing toilets. Therefore, rainwater harvesting has multiple purposes.
Improved water quality. Rainwater is known to be of better quality than normal water. It is usually softer and has less minerals than tap water which can reduce mineral blockage in pipes. Moreover, it is free of chlorine and other chemicals hence it has a better taste and smell.
disadvantages
Like there are many advantages for rainwater harvesting systems, there are many disadvantages as well. Some include:
