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Rainwater harvesting system components are used for transporting rainwater through pipes or drains, filtration and tanks for storage of harvested water.Contents:
Components of Rainwater Harvesting System
The common components of a rainwater harvesting system are:- Cachments
- Coarse mesh
- Gutters
- Conduits
- First flush
- Filters
- Storage tanks and
- Recharge structures
1. Catchments
The surface which directly receives the rainfall and provides water to the system is called catchment area. It can be a paved area like a terrace or courtyard of a building, or an unpaved area like a lawn or open ground. A roof made of reinforced cement concrete (RCC), galvanized iron or corrugated sheets can also be used for water harvesting.