Rain water harvesting­collecting water from roof into 1500 gallon plastic cistern.

Fig 4: Schematic diagram of rain water harvesting technology

6.1 Gutter details and collection of rain water

This plan is showing the details of rain water collection. Gutter details and rain rater collection method is also shown. Two particular filters and a ultra-violet light are used to sterilize water estimating 10 gallons of water per minute.

Rain water harvesting is broadly classified into two categories. They are surface runoff and roof-top harvesting. In both the cases, it is mandatory, prior to rainy season, to clean and maintain the segments free from all other contaminations that are added earlier. This harvesting is very much essential to cater the demands of water for drinking, domestic purposes and aimed to generate power and gas. In turn over a long range helps as follows:

• Conservation of water

• Reduction of soil erosion

• Arresting of ground water decline

• Beneficiates quality of water