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In rural districts, back in the 1930s and 1940s, it was common practice to collect and save rainwater. The rainwater fell onto the roof, the water was collected and sent down a gully, the gully directed the water over a filter bed, and the water soaked down through the filter bed into a tank where it was stored, ready for use inside the house. Using stored rainwater for washing clothes, baths, and flushing toilets is a good step toward conserving water without going completely off-grid.