Water is a resource that is the essence of life, the cornerstone of our existence. Without water, all life as it is would cease to exist. However, in our advent of development, we have used water at an alarming rate, creating a huge scarcity of this valuable resource. The existence of water relies on a rather delicate balance. As vital as it is to humanity, it remains paradoxical. Droughts, often driven by changing climate patterns, turn fertile lands into barren wastelands and when water occurs in excessive amounts, with nowhere else to go, floodings can wipe out entire communities.

To navigate this delicate balance, while harnessing and saving water, a reliable technique that we can use is rainwater harvesting. For millennia, this practice has undergone constant improvements, with its current aim and form being a Sustainable Urban Drainage system or SuDS. It is crucial for managing urban stormwater by mimicking natural drainage processes through bioswales, rooftop gardens, permeable paving, and many other techniques. This reduces flooding, thereby improving water quality and enhancing urban sustainability.