Ideas for collecting and reusing rainwater

The designs and alternatives to collect rainwater and the reuse of greywater is becoming more than an option, a necessity for the care of the precious asset of water. While the water debate remains open, more and more ecological inventions are emerging to avoid wasting it. Here are some proposals present throughout the world, from Japan to Brazil.

Collect and reuse water from the sink to fill the toilet cistern.

The operation of the mechanism is very simple: the water coming from the sink drain is collected, filtered and disinfected and is led to the toilet cistern. If it is not going to be used for drinking, a basic disinfection would suffice.

Another variant is to incorporate the sink over the toilet cistern, so that you first wash your hand and then use that same water to flush the toilet.

Collect rainwater.

Recovery after collecting rainwater, consists of filtering the rainwater captured on a specific surface, generally the roof or roof, and storing it in a tank. Then the treated water is distributed through a hydraulic circuit independent of the network of drinking water.

Water is an increasingly important and scarce natural resource in our environment. By installing a rainwater harvesting system, you can easily save up to 50% of the drinking water consumption in your home.

Advantages of rainwater harvesting.

1. Evident and growing savings in the water bill. It can account for 80% of the total water required by a home.
2. Use of a free and ecological resource.
3. They can receive grants depending on the municipality.
4. Contribution to sustainability and protection of the environment.
5. Dispose of water in increasingly frequent periods of restrictions and prohibitions.
6. A good water collection system is simple and, therefore, there are minimal risks of breakdowns and requires little maintenance.
7. Taking advantage of rainwater has other advantages when it comes to washing our clothes; As rainwater is much softer than tap water, we are saving up to 50% on detergent.
8. They mitigate the eroding effect of floodwaters due to rainfall activity.
9. To maintain the quality of rainwater, it is advisable to isolate it in tanks buried underground.

Independent filter to collect water.

The following filter serves as a complement to the design of the water collection tank, which will serve to bring the water with less waste to the tank or cistern for its final filtration.