The Earth is a watery planet with about 71 percent of surface water and oceans hold 96.5 percent of all Earth’s water. Surface water plays a vital role in monsoon cycle and marine ecosystem. Over the years, because of rapid industrialization and increased population, freshwater sources are largely polluted. According to a report by the Global Development Research Center, about 20% of the population currently lacks access to safe drinking water.
Although rain is one of the most promising water sources, the quality can vary depending on the atmospheric pollution, harvesting method and storage. If the quality of filtration is good enough, then rain water harvesting is said to be a sustainable source of water for human consumption with less impact on the environment.
Neerain is one of such organisations that works towards ensuring quality rainwater through its patented, ‘no water loss rainwater filter’ to empower everyone to become water harvester. The founder of Neerain, Mr. Amitkumar Doshi says, “The global problem of water has no global solution; a local adoption of harvesting free fresh water at each habitat is the way forward. One of the unique features of Neerain is the auto-dirt diversion technique. The process of harvesting rainwater by only preventing impurities without breaking the flow of water is known as the auto-divert technique”.
In simple words, NeeRain is mounted on a wall, on the down-take pipe. This makes sure that rainwater can be easily captured by the gravitational force. Separate outlets are provided for clean water and impurities. The filter element is designed in curve shape. Thus, all impurities slide down and fall through the drain outlet. Only clean water falls through that outlet. A see-through lid is also provided so that one can monitor the process.
In the rain water harvesting, the Neerain model ensures easy installation, no electricity and no moving parts. The UN report warns that “the situation will be exacerbated as rapidly growing urban areas place heavy pressure on neighboring water resources”. The growing per capita water consumption by 2050, sustainable rainwater harvesting is one of the key parameters for Green Recovery.
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hi, would like to know more about the system and interested in installing the same at my resident property.