Doing Rainwater Harvesting: FAQs

1. What is RWH and why should I do it? 

It simply means catching and holding rain where it falls and using it. You can store it in tanks or you can use it to recharge groundwater. Doing RWH has the following benefits:

  • Meet household water needs especially during periods of scarcity. Rainwater is the purest form of water that doesn’t contain impurities like fluoride, arsenic, etc.

  • Increases groundwater availability through recharge mechanisms.

  • Reduces stormwater runoff thus preventing flooding and overloading of sewage treatment plants in cities.

2. Who else is doing it?
RWH is being successfully implemented by many, click here to learn more.

3. How much will it cost and what are the parameters that affect the cost?
The cost depends on various parameters, click here to find out more.

4. What is the payback?
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5. Which is more economical storage or recharge?
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6. What kind of technical assistance can I get?
Get in touch with the Central Ground Water Board of your respective city or click here for list of implementers who can do it for you.

7. What will be the quality of water?
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8. What are the laws and policy regarding RHW?
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9. Are there any incentives available from the government?
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10. Does it require a lot of maintenance?
Once or twice a year at very little cost. Click here to find out.