Water is a basic need for human survival. Therefore since the beginning of mankind's existence, it has been striving for more sophisticated methods for obtaining drinking water. It began in the ancient Persian lands, when water was channelled through ditches to cities, where it was used mainly for agricultural purposes. Later in Antiquity, the Romans were considered as a construction superpower and they were known for their aqueducts, mighty canals through which water flowed. Today, we face the problem of rapid population growth, which leads to the question of how much drinking water we have on Earth. Experts from all fields are working on this problem and searching for a solution. One of the possibilities is the use of rainwater, which has not been extensively used so far. The aim of this work is to explore the options and available technologies to use rainwater for drinking water to meet the needs of the population. In my work, I presented the path of rainwater from its origin, collection and processing to the end use for household purposes. I also discussed the issues that make rainwater difficult to capture and treat for the final usage.
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