What are the techniques to store more rain water ?
Capturing and storing rain water is an easy way to help conserve a precious natural resource. Fortunately, there are a number of innovative and useful techniques to save and use rain water you can implement in your own home. The Basics: Rain Water Storage System Functions Any rain water storage system has four main functions: Catching rain water in roof and gutters or barrels, cisterns, tanks (catchment area) Moving the captured water through piping and downspouts (delivery system) Removing debris and cleaning the water (treatment system, including filters and purifiers) Storage until use (holding vessels such as cisterns, tanks) The simplest rain water storage systems capture and store water in barrels. But there are varying types of systems that increase in complexity to the point that they require input from architectural, engineering, rainwater and water filtration specialists. Additionally, any rainwater that is intended for use as drinking water needs stricter protection and trea
