Rain Water Harvesting to become Law in Sri Lanka

The old age technology of rain water harvesting is to be revived in Sri Lanka, with the Government of Sri Lanka seeking to make Rain Water Harvesting as mandatory for new buildings in the country.

The benefit which the government is looking at, is to minimize the usage of pipe borne water for secondary purpose, such as gardening etc. This will reduce the demand for natural water from the country's main water storage.

The other benefits are, that it will ease the pressure on storm water drainage, reduce cost on treating water and pumping it homes and reduce the flooding of roads during the rain season.

The law will include that new architectural plans for houses should also include provision for rain water harvesting.