How can we design a portable rain harvest system for rural areas?

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A portable rain harvest system is being designed for rural areas lacking adequate water supply. The proposed system aims to collect and purify rainwater, utilizing a greenhouse-like structure. It will evaporate water, which then condenses on plexiglass and flows into a clean water reservoir through gravity. Suggestions and ideas for improving the design are welcomed. This innovative approach could significantly enhance water accessibility in underserved communities.
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Hey Guys!
I'm trying to design a portable rain harvest system for my capstone class. My project target is rural areas where people don'y have good water system. I'm thinking of making a system which collects a rain water and purifies it. Your ideas and suggestions will be appreciated.
 
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This is the simplest design I can come up with:

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Inside it would act like a greenhouse, evaporating the water. The water would then condense on the inside of the plexiglass and run down the incline via gravity and drip into the clean water reservoir.
 
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