Rainwater harvesting, explained

Rainwater harvesting means collecting rain where it falls and storing it for later use. On a coast where most of the year's rain arrives in a few monsoon months, it's one of the simplest ways to live more sustainably.

How does it work?

1. Catch: rain is collected from roofs and paved areas.
2. Convey: gutters and pipes carry it to storage, often through a simple filter.
3. Store or recharge: water is kept in tanks for later use, or directed into the ground to recharge groundwater.
4. Use: stored water serves purposes such as irrigation, reducing reliance on outside sources.

Why does it suit the Konkan coast?

The monsoon delivers a great deal of water in a short season. Capturing some of it helps carry a property through the dry months, protects groundwater and reduces run-off.

What do our projects do?

Goa Eco Village is planned with 100% rainwater harvesting, alongside solar power, composting and vernacular architecture. Our original projects also use rainwater harvesting systems for irrigation. Read more on how we build sustainably.

Glossary

New to the terms? See rainwater harvesting and vernacular architecture in our glossary.