Why is Rainwater Harvesting Important
Water, the most precious natural resource, is depleting quickly. It is one thing that we have taken for granted for quite a long time now. But with the depleting levels of water, we have become increasingly aware of the importance of water and need to save it. The main reason for the water crisis is environmental pollution. As a result of the pollution the underground layer of soil and water is depleting fast. Tube wells and taps are running dry in summer as the aftermath of this depletion. People have started starving for water, especially in the arid areas. As a result, they turn to filthy sources of water like lakes, ponds and stagnant sources. This makes them fall ill and at times also gives way to epidemics. People are not only dying of thirst but also of diseases caused by water due to the water crisis. This has given way of many ways of preserving water. One among such methods is rain water harvesting. What is Rainwater Harvesting? Rainwater harvesting is the process of collecti...
