Rainwater-harvesting measures at BARC, Trombay, Mumbai: a case study
01 Jan 2006-International Journal of Nuclear Desalination (Inderscience Publishers)-Vol. 2, Iss: 2, pp 158-165
TL;DR: The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, with its expansive area, terrain characteristics and scientific know-how, has been able to create nearly 400 million litres of reservoir capacity by implementing Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) measures.
Abstract: The rapid dwindling of fresh water resources has focused worldwide attention on water conservation measures and integrated water management. Rain, the important component of the hydrological cycle, has therefore received enormous attention, and Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) has emerged as one of the most important and economical tools of water conservation. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, with its expansive area, terrain characteristics and scientific know-how, has been able to create nearly 400 million litres of reservoir capacity by implementing RWH measures. It has further identified an additional 150 million litre capacity buildup. Additional proposals are being implemented for greater non-potable use of harvested water, hitherto confined to gardening. Cost analysis of fresh proposals reveals the return period to be less than five years.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explored strategies and means of achieving wider acceptability and adoption of roof rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems in Ghana to improve water security and availability.
Abstract: The study explored strategies and means of achieving wider acceptability and adoption of roof rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems in Ghana to improve water security and availability. The paper emplo...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the techniques and materials used for rainwater harvesting with a focus on the geographical spread of its use and an analysis to support its wide acceptance by considering a case study from Edo State.
Abstract: In the face of increasing scarcity of water resources, there is a need for communities to undertake audits of their current rainwater harvesting potential as a practical and promising alternative solution for water shortage. Despite the importance of rainwater harvest in socio-economic development of communities, very little information exists in the literature concerning it. This paper is an attempt to bridge this gap by examining the techniques and materials used for rainwater harvest with a focus on the geographical spread of its use and an analysis to support its wide acceptance by considering a case study from Edo State. Investigations also relate to health implications of rainwater harvest and impact on food production. Also, examined are institutional arrangements and policies guiding water supply and distribution in the state as opposed to rainwater harvest. The total volume of water supplied by the rain (in gallons), and the volume of conserved were evaluated from hydro-meteorological data collection system and through a survey in different senatorial districts of the state. The results of the analysis show that majority of the people empty their tanks mid-way into the dry season, suggesting that the current volume of the tanks is not enough to sustain the people with water during the dry season period. New constructions of bigger tanks are therefore recommended, particularly for families who use harvested rainwater for cassava processing. JEL. Classification: J24; J43; O12; O13; Q15; Q16
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