Ismail Mousavi in Shirvan thinks about collecting rainwater instead of the wet streets every time it rains. By designing a rainwater collection system, he has managed to store 5,000 liters of water under the parking lot of his apartment. This initiative not only helps reduce the water bill but also contributes to the preservation of water resources.
Rainwater, a Valuable Resource
Mousavi talks about his motivation for collecting rainwater: "I was thinking about the efficient use of water and preventing its waste. I have always been interested in green spaces and using less water, so I decided to collect rainwater."
His job is in dairy, and due to frequent washing of surfaces in his store, he has high water consumption. Therefore, Mousavi thought of supplying part of his water needs by collecting rainwater. He installed a 5,000-liter tank in the parking lot to collect rainwater and uses a submersible pump to transfer it to a 2,000-liter upper tank. This water is used for non-drinking purposes such as irrigation, washing the yard, and toilets.
Economic Challenges and Environmental Importance
Mousavi says: "Implementing such a system does not have much economic justification, but my main goal was not economic savings. I did this out of interest and did not want water that could be used to go to waste." He has always been sensitive to water and green spaces and has tried to reduce water consumption as much as possible.
Mousavi mentions the amount of collected water: "The amount of water collected depends on the amount of rainfall, and it is not possible to determine a specific amount for its daily use. Whenever we have more water available, we use it for tasks like washing the environment and the parking lot." He also points out that water from equipment like air conditioners can also be collected and used for appropriate purposes.
Although some may believe that collecting rainwater is not economically viable given the cost of equipment, Mousavi believes that in a city where many houses have air conditioners, these resources can be used to prevent water waste.
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