The winter rains have finally started in Cape Town after a dry start to the season in June. As a result, it’s the optimal time to harvest rainwater. If you collect rainwater, you may wonder, “Is filtration needed for stored rainwater?” We will examine this question below.
The answer is that it depends. You can determine if you need filtration of your stored rainwater by considering the following factors:
- The water source (eg: rainwater from the roof or borehole/wellpoint water).
- You need to test the quality of the water (a water test will show you if it needs to be filtered).
- You need to determine what the water will be used for.
- You need to decide your personal preference for what you want to be removed from the water.
So the first place to start is to decide exactly how you’re going to use your harvested rainwater. You can use it in a variety of ways both indoors and outdoors.
If you decide to use the water in your home to run appliances such as dishwashers or washing machines, you must treat it to prevent limescale buildup in the pipes, which can cause the machines to stop working properly. If you choose to use it for your pool, you will also need to treat it.
We’ve explored the question of whether stored rainwater needs filtration. Now, let’s turn our attention to the benefits of rainwater harvesting.
BENEFITS OF RAINWATER HARVESTING
- It saves you money on your water bill.
- Rainwater harvesting provides an excellent backup to Council supply.
- It helps conserve our water supply.
- It decreases the demand for freshwater sources.
- Rainwater harvesting reduces erosion in dry environments.
- It reduces flooding in low-lying areas.
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