11 months ago
Coimbatore's Rainwater Reuse Model Sets Water Management Example
Coimbatore is trying a new way to save water!
They're collecting rainwater and using it for things that don't need clean drinking water.
They built a big tank to store the rain, which can hold a lot of water and is cleaned by a special filter.
They use this water for daily tasks, and any extra water goes back into the ground to recharge the water supply.
This helps them save water and prevent flooding during the rainy season.
It's a smart way to manage water, and other cities in Tamil Nadu might copy them!
Coimbatore Corporation is leading sustainable water management in Tamil Nadu.
The city is reusing rainwater at its Town Hall headquarters.
A tank stores rainwater for non-potable purposes.
The corporation plans to expand the initiative to all five zonal offices.
The model includes a filtration system and a groundwater recharge system.
- Who
- Coimbatore Corporation
- What
- Implementing a rainwater reuse model
- Where
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- When
- July (initiated)
- Why
- To reduce dependence on borewell water and promote sustainable practices
Key facts
- Location
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Initiative
- Rainwater Reuse
- Purpose
- Non-potable water use
- Storage Capacity
- 1.08 lakh litres
- Filtration
- European filtration system
- Area for Collection
- 25,000 square feet
- Additional Tank
- 1 lakh litres




