Disadvantages of Rain water Harvesting

With advantages, come some disadvantages of rainwater harvesting. Some of them are mentioned below:

1. It requires regular maintenance. Otherwise, the purity of the water can be missed out.
2. Technical skills are required for the installation and working of the mechanism; otherwise, it becomes a little tiresome.
3. With irregular rainfall in India, it can limit the supply of rainwater.
4. If the installation is not done in the correct format, it can lead to the breeding of mosquitoes and may increase waterborne diseases.
5. There is a certain limit for storage of the water, if it exceeds the limit, it can lead to an overflow of water; ultimately affecting the infrastructure around

Rainwater harvesting refers to the process or technology that is used for the conservation of rainwater through the collection, storing, and purifying of the rainwater that runs off from rooftops, parks, and other uses. All living organisms including plants, animals, and humans need water to live and carry out different cellular activities.

Can you imagine a day without water?

We cannot imagine a day without water, as water is used for different kinds of activities every day, including drinking, cleaning, washing, bathing, and industrial uses. Water is very precious and also essential for both biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem. Due to a lack of proper water conservation and pollution of water bodies, water is scarce.