Environmental Studies(ES)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Lesson 25: Water conservation

Advantages of rain water harvesting

1. Rain water is soft with no dissolved minerals or salts and reduces water conditioning costs.
   
2. It results in energy savings.
   
3. Water accessibility is easier.
   
4. Increased independence and water security can be attained.
   
5. Reducing the demand for waste water supply from external sources.
   
6. Can be used in cooling towers and steam generation with reduced blow down quantities.