Idea, Intention, Initiative : water positive Habitat

Rain Water available in abundant quantity for daily storage and recharge or both !  Starting with reuse for daily need is the first wise decision and excess water is to be diverted to recharge structures i.e. Injecting Rain Water directly in to existing bore well, recharge well, dug well or simply a percolation well.  Recharge of Rain water depends on the ability of Mother Earth to accept Rain Water; i.e. aquifer pattern beneath.   Here is a simple guide that will help you decide your next step ( Storage or Recharge ) after collecting and Filtering Rain Water from Roof top !

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50,000L Rain water@1000 Sq.ft Roof: Drops of Development

It takes 200 litres of water to produce the coffee beans for one cup of coffee
It takes 15,000 litres of water to produce 1 kg of beef.
It takes 100 litres to make 2 slices of bread and 65 litres to make the cheese filling in your sandwich.
It takes 150 litres of water to make one pint (568ml) of beer


It takes 10,000 litres of water to produce a kilo of cotton for a shirt and a pair of jeans
It takes 200 ltrs of water for a 5 minute shower
It takes 8 litres to flush a toilet
Just 1000 sq. ft of Roof to save 50,000 Litres of Rain Water