Objectives of Rainwater Harvesting

Water Harvesting means storing rain water and reusing it, rather than allowing it to run off.

The objectives of rainwater harvesting are

• To meet the rising demand of water needs
• To raise the water table underground
• To reduce soil erosion
• It helps preventing urban flooding due to excess rain
• It can reduce the water bill in urban areas
• It can be used for non-drinking purposes
• Water stored can be used for irrigation purposes
• Reduces Water flowing into the sea in coastal regions