Clearinghouse

Low-cost water treatment technologies for developing countries

  • Chemical
    • Hypo. Gen.
    • Bleach
    • PUR
    • SWS
  • Filtration
    • Water4Life
    • LifeStraw
    • 3-Kalshi
    • Ceramic
    • Biosand
    • Terafil
    • Barrel
    • Sujal
    • Sari
    • GWI
    • JAL
  • Moringa
  • Precipitation
    • Rainwater
    • Fog
  • Ultraviolet
    • SODIS
    • UV Purifier
    • UVTube
    • Zap
  • Thermal
    • Solar Cooker
    • Chulli

Rainwater Harvesting Description

Harvesting rain provides an excellent source of drinking water.

Benefits & Drawbacks

Benefits
  • Few natural chemical contamination
  • Low microbial contamination
Drawbacks
  • May need large collection tank
  • Some roofs not suitable

Resources

References & Links
  • Women use Sari to Harvest Rain

  • Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting: India, Examples of Successful Experiences in Providing Safe Drinking Water [PDF]

  • Rainwater Harvesting EToolKit

  • Harvesting Rainwater Blog

  • Rainwater Club

Training

India
Centre for Science and Environment

Contact Information

  • Barefoot College

  • International Rainwater Harvesting Alliance

  • Southern & East Africa Rainwater Network

  • Centre for Science and Environment

  • Rainwater Harvesting Information

  • Rain Foundation
 

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Source: Shree Padre

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