7:42 AM
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
One of the features that impresses us the most: A rain water harvesting/recycling system
-This system make full use of the water and it helps to save water. It reuses water so to put it into second use.
- Water is one of our natural sources and it is non-renewble. It is limited and therefore, we should use water wisely and not to take it for granted.
- Water is also needed in our daily lives. Without water, living things will die.
-Harvested rainwater can be used for flushing toilets and washing laundry.
-It can also be used for showering or bathing. It may require treatment prior to use for drinking
WHY SAVE RAINWATER!
Approximately 40% of water used in summeris used outdoors which is when most areas face water shortages and have water restrictions. This water shortage period is when plants and trees require water the most. As populations grow, water shortages occur, more and more cities are incorporating metering systems as a way of monitoring and restricting fresh water wastage. Saving rain water saves money and helps the Environment - The more rainwater isused, the less the need to use chlorinated or other chemically treated tap water. The more we use rainwater, the less that will go into storm sewers where it is mixed with oil and other toxic residues from streets, parking lots etc. allowing for more use of settling ponds to remove these toxins.
