Rainwater Harvesting in Apartments

Water resources on the earth is fast depleting due to the onset of global warming and many such factors. It’s the time to rise to the occasion & find ways to tackle the increasing scarcity of water resources. Proper management of water especially in Apartments in Kochi is essential and the utilization of alternative water sources should also be considered. In fact, the question is how to get that alternative source? It’s right there at your doorstep! Yes, rainwater harvesting is that alternate water source which is now used worldwide.

What is Rainwater harvesting?
An efficient method of conserving water wherein the rainwater is collected from the surface which directly receives rain (eg. terrace) and diverted towards the storage tank and this stored water can be used in times of need. Rainwater harvesting can be done in houses, apartments, schools, offices and many such premises to increase water supply & helps in bringing down the water bill, saving money and the environment.

Over-exploitation of ground water resources has resulted in decline in ground water levels. This has resulted in drastic reduction of water levels in wells and other water bodies. Rainwater harvesting often leads to recharging of the groundwater level and acts as a solution for drying wells and borewells in your neighborhood during summer.

  

Rainwater harvesting  in apartments - the best method

Rooftop rainwater harvesting is the most effective method of harvesting rainwater for apartments. It has been implemented in many apartments in Kochi by proactive builders. Channels or gutters are used to collect the rainwater & down-pipes are connected to the gutters to transfer rainwater from rooftops or terrace to storage tanks or the recharge pit. 

Installing Rainwater Harvesting system in your apartment complex is ideal as the harvested rainwater can help you to minimize the use of fresh water for flushing toilet, washing floor and vehicles, gardening, cleaning walkways and sideways of apartment and many such purposes or keep it for future use.

Rainwater harvesting - the benefits

Here are some of the advantages of rainwater harvesting for apartments.

❖      It conserves & promotes both energy and water

❖      Reduces the flooding on roads at your apartment

❖      Less expensive, easy to implement and has less maintenance

❖      Diminishes the use of potable water for varied purposes to a large extent

❖      Water consumption can be reduced by 40%

❖      As the harvesting promotes water conservation it saves money on water bills

Make your apartment self-sufficient by implementing rainwater harvesting for apartments. It is a great initiative and  can transform your apartment so that you get more water for your needs. The costs of the rainwater harvesting system would be comparatively less if it is incorporated during the construction of the building itself. It is to be noted that the cost of the equipment you install will cost you less when compared to the water you save. Dreamflower Housing Projects, one of the most eminent builders in Kochi has given rainwater harvesting high priority in their apartment projects. To know more in detail, get in touch with us!