Rainwater conservation systems

Commonly used rainwater conservation systems consist of three principal components which are the catchment area, the collection devices, and the conveyance system. In the most basic form of this technology, rainwater is collected in simple vessels at the edge of the roof. As the rooftop is the main catchment area, the amount and quality of rainwater collected depends on the area and type of roofing material used. Rainwater conservation using ground surface catchment areas is less complex way of collecting rainwater. It involves improving runoff capacity of the land surface through various techniques including collection of runoff with drain pipes and storage of collected water.