(Note: This answer is based on a typical urban locality like Nashik, Maharashtra, and should be adapted by the student.)

In and around my locality in Nashik, several rainwater harvesting systems are becoming common. The most prevalent system in modern apartment buildings is rooftop rainwater harvesting. Rainwater from the terrace is collected and channelled through pipes into a filtration tank and then stored in an underground sump. This collected water is primarily used for non-potable purposes like washing cars, cleaning common areas, and gardening. Additionally, many new constructions are incorporating recharge pits or borewells. These systems direct rooftop water into the ground to replenish the groundwater table, which is a crucial practice in a region that relies heavily on borewells.