The practice of collecting rainwater and storing it for subsequent use either indoors or outdoors might just be the solution for South Africa’s water crisis. Here are three reasons why.

Rainwater harvesting is no new phenomenon. The practice has been long-established by human beings. The ancient Romans built houses with rooftops specifically designed to catch rain and store it for general household use. The practice became less popular with the evolution of modern cities around the world. Central pressurised water supply systems were built instead and many have become accustomed to water coming out of taps in different households.

According to The Water Project, in 2008 about five million people lacked access to water in South African and 15 million lacked access to basic sanitation. This number has improved since the end of apartheid but gives a clear picture of how many South Africans benefit from the central water supply system.

With a growing population and unpredictable flood and drought patterns, this has put an enormous strain of the country’s water supply.

Here are three reasons why rainwater harvesting could be the best solution for South Africa.

  1. Polluted water runs into our dams and rivers creating a high risk of water-borne diseases.
  2. We have reached a point where we can no longer ignore the impact of the carbon footprint of operating, maintaining and expanding our central water systems.
  3. While water remains one of the cheapest commodities, the costs are set to rise between 10-15 percent in the next few years.

Read the original article on the Alberton Record website: Rainwater harvesting could be the future for South Africa

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