Ever wanted how you can fully utilize the rainwater that comes pouring down once in a while? Installing a water cistern will ensure that you do not let nature\’s gift go to waste. Installing a water cistern may be costly, but there are many benefits to gain from one. Basically, a rainwater cistern does exactly what its name says; it collects rainwater in the cistern to be used for birdbaths, watering plants, drinking, and other daily usages. In a rainy climate, installing a rainwater cistern might provide you with independence from your normal tap water supply that flow from the treatment plants.
No more worries
With a permanent water cistern, you no longer have to worry when the area\’s water supply is cut off for maintenance services. You will have a constant supply of water (assuming you are not hit by a draught) as long as it rains.
Cost saving
But of course, the installation of a water cistern does not come cheap. However, water cisterns last almost a life time and you also save money on your water bill in the long run.
Environmentally friendly
The water we get from our taps is treated at sewage treatment plants with both organic and inorganic chemicals that might be harmful to our bodies, but necessary for clean water. These chemicals, such as chlorine are harmful to the environment as well. With a water cistern, you are provided with fresh water from the clouds that is purified through a filtration system and thus, provides a more environmentally friendly alternative to tap water.
Nutrients
Using captured rain water to hydrate your plants is a better alternative than purified water as it does not contain harmful chemicals and is all-natural. This will give your plants a chance to grow healthier as its growth is not stunted by certain chemicals used to purify tap water.
Safe to drink
Unlike tap water, you do not need to worry about your water coming from a contaminated source. With pollution everywhere, capturing rain water that is sanitized by ultraviolet light which kills germs and bacteria will provide you with water that is safe for drinking.
To have a rainwater cistern really works for the environment and look on the bright side, water won’t go to waste easily or for nothing.
Additional Reading:
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/5-benefits-of-having-water-cisterns
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