Rainwater Harvesting

The idea of collecting and storing rainwater for use is hardly new. It has been relied upon for centuries—even millennia—in many parts of the world. Rainwater is used extensively today in Australia, Bermuda, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Hawaii. Even skyscrapers in Hong Kong are collecting and using rainwater. Is this practice a good idea? Is it something we should be promoting in green buildings?

This article takes a look at rainwater harvesting, examining appropriate uses and benefits, as well as potential concerns that arise when rainwater is used for drinking.

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