Water is one of the most precious natural resources that most people take for granted. A United Nations estimate says that by the year 2025 two thirds of humanity will face a shortage of fresh water. At present one-third of the global population is facing water stress. Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) has quickly become one of the most useful ways of saving water.

So, what is Rainwater Harvesting (RWH)?

The process of collection of water from the surfaces on which rain falls, and subsequently storing this water for later use is called Rainwater Harvesting. In most common cases water is collected from the roofs of the building and then stored in a tank. RWH is a free, easy and environmentally friendly way of usage of water in both residential and commercial areas.

The rivers, lakes and water bodies that supply fresh source of water is being polluted due to Rapid Industrialization and dumping of chemical waste into them. Not just that, there is a scarcity of potable water in countries across the world due to rapid climatic changes, increase in global temperature, population growth and falling groundwater levels.

Depleting water sources is a global problem that needs to be addressed with speedy solutions. As the supply of fresh water cannot be increased on the planet, we must look out for an alternative method. One such method is Harvesting Rainwater.