# Rain-Collecting Water Fountains The Conceptual Urban Rainwater Collector Offers Potable Water By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-rainwater-collector References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/urban-rainwater-collector-collects-and-filters-rain-water-into-drinkable-water/) & [venn-idc](http://www.venn-idc.com/) The conceptual Urban Rainwater Collector has been designed by Venn IDC as a fixture for public parks that would help to support the increasing number of animals in urban areas. The system works by being positioned in a public park and going to work collecting rain water through the upper canopy that is then purified before being dispensed at the lowest section. This offers a place for dogs and cats, owned or stray, to access essential hydration throughout the day; built-in access points for humans lets them empty water bottles into the system if there hasn't been much rain in the forecast. The conceptual Urban Rainwater Collector also features an overhead tent that provides people and animals alike with a dedicated place to escape the sun's rays. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rainwater Collection:** Rain-Collecting Water Fountains provide a disruptive innovation opportunity for cities to collect and purify rainwater for public use. - **Urban Animal Support:** Rain-Collecting Water Fountains offer a disruptive innovation opportunity to address the increasing number of animals in urban areas by providing essential hydration. - **Sustainable Infrastructure:** Rain-Collecting Water Fountains present a disruptive innovation opportunity for the development of sustainable infrastructure in public parks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Urban Planning:** Rain-Collecting Water Fountains offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for urban planners to incorporate sustainable water infrastructure in public parks. - **Architecture:** Rain-Collecting Water Fountains provide a disruptive innovation opportunity for architects to design functional and aesthetically pleasing rainwater collection fixtures. - **Animal Welfare:** Rain-Collecting Water Fountains present a disruptive innovation opportunity for the animal welfare industry to improve access to essential hydration for stray animals in urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Atmospheric Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-from-air.md) - [Rain-Collecting Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpas-architects.md) - [Refined Feline Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-water-dispenser-concept.md) - [Water-Purifying Pet Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petcube-2.md) - [Rainwater Multifunctional Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-1.md) - [Naturalistic Pet Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lalahome-realfountain.md) - [Eco-Conscious Rain-Harvesting Headwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daughters-of-rain.md) - [Eco-Friendly Cat Water Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qinliy-cat-water-fountain.md) - [Smart Pet Water Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-water-fountain.md)