Benefits of rainwater harvesting
#1 Rainwater is sodium-free, important for persons on low-sodium diets.
#2 The water is free; the only cost is for collection and use.
#3 Rainwater is superior for landscape irrigation.
#4 The end use of harvested water is located close to the source, eliminating the need for complex and costly distribution systems.
#5 Rainwater provides a water source when groundwater is unacceptable or unavailable, or it can augment limited groundwater supplies.
#6 The zero hardness of rainwater helps prevent scale on appliances, extending their use; rainwater eliminates the need for a water softener and the salts added during the softening process.
#7 Rainwater harvesting reduces flow to storm-water drains and also reduces non-point source pollution.
#8 Rainwater harvesting helps utilities reduce the summer demand peak and delay expansion of existing water treatment plants.
#9 Rainwater harvesting reduces consumers’ utility bills.
Rainwater Harvesting and Purification System: http://www.rwh.in/
Source: Chapter-1, http://www.rwh.in/RainwaterHarvestingManual_3rdedition.pdf
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Rainwater harvesting helps utilities reduce peak demands during summer months, saving treated water for more important and appropriate water uses. While rainwater can be a perfect primary water source for many uses and situations, it is also a great backup water supply for emergency situations.