We have discussed the five methods of collecting rainwater at home in the previous month’s blog here This Monsoon,Learn To Collect Rainwater At Home.  This blog will focus on the remaining methods in detail.

Natural Recharge Of Wells And Bore Wells

A recharge pit is one meter in diameter and six meters deep that is linked with concrete rings having perforations. These perforations let filtered and de-silted water seep from the sides increasing the groundwater table. Rooftop rainwater is led through pipes with a filter at the end of the open dug wells.

Rain Reservoir

Rainwater that simply falls on the rooftop is made through run a pipe to a storage facility like a sump or a tank. Later on, this water can be filtered to purify. This water can be used for washing and gardening purposes easily. This method helps in saving energy and a win-win situation for the environment and the economy.

Rainwater Tarp

The rainwater tarp is one of the simplest methods to collect rainwater. A tarp, PVC pipe, and a container or a barrel are required. Check the elevation to make this method work. The elevation shift can take the shape of a slope or a small hill as it will determine the direction through which the water will flow.

Plastic-Lined Pond

A manmade pond can be created in the garden area that should be connected via the gutters and pipes to an elevated structure. First, a pond needs to be constructed that should be at least five feet deep. Then a plastic pond liner can be used over the hole to collect rainwater.

Other Unconventional Methods

There are other unconventional methods by creating or using some old objects at home to make rainwater saving easy and effective for future use. Some of the best examples include watering cans, large drums or pots, old plastic water tanks that are currently not in use, etc. Water stored here can be used for many miscellaneous purposes such as washing the outside of the house, ashing the car or garage, watering the plants, etc.

Therefore, do store rainwater in whichever way you find it convenient. Enjoy the monsoon and install the best quality plastic water tank for your home form Penguin Tank.