How to Help the people who need
a water scarcity solution "RAINWATER HARVESTING JARS"
Rainwater Harvesting Jars
How it works ?
Rainwater falls onto a clean roof and is channelled along clean guttering. A punctured basin filters the water to stop any debris entering the jar. The jar is made from cement and is lined with plaster. the jar sits on a brick plinth and often has a lockable box containing the tap to prevent water theft.
How much does it cost ?
Depending on how much water you want ?
How often or how much it rains ?
I have researched and found that you can get:
- 750L = $50 - Brick Jar
- 500L = $42 - Ferro-cement Jar
- 600L = $30 - Plastic Tube Jar
If it is effective ?
Yes, it is effective in places that don't have a huge amount of money this an affordable option, if it rains
Where in the world is it used ?
It's used in places that generally get a lot of rainfall/water such as, Uganda