Rainwater harvesting system involves the collection of rainwater that falls onto the roof, which then would be channelled to water storage tanks before being used.
Use of Rainwater
Rainwater can be used for outdoor activities such as watering plants and landscaping, cleaning works and others.
Rainwater Harvesting System @ Air Selangor
At Air Selangor, the Rainwater Harvesting System is using Rainwater Collection Tanks which are located at selected Air Selangor regional offices.
These tanks are located outside of the main door of the regional offices with the aim of fostering awareness of water conservation and at the same time used for daily domestic cleaning and landscape use at this location.
Why do you need to use rainwater?
- Rainwater is a priceless gift of nature, so let’s not waste it.
- Rainwater is easy to collect and it’s free.
- We do not have to rely entirely on public water sources and at the same time can reduce reliance on treated water supply.
- The rainwater harvesting system will be able to provide a backup water supply if there is a water supply disruption.
- A study by the National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM) also found that rainwater harvesting systems can reduce the use of treated water supply by up to 40% in the long term.
- Installation of rainwater harvesting system can reduce the risk of flash floods.
- Rainwater harvesting system can reduce carbon footprint as compared to treated water sources.
- Rainwater harvesting system contributes towards the ‘Go-Green’ initiative by saving water.
