Rainwater harvesting helps utilities reduce the summer demand peak and delay expansion of existing water treatment plants. Perhaps one of the most interesting aspects of rainwater harvesting is learning about the methods of capture, storage, and use of this natural resource. The catchment of a water harvesting system is the surface. Grow salad greens all winter for less than 20 dollars gardening tips roots and refuge duration. Rainwater from rooftop should be carried through down take water pipes or drains to storageharvesting system. How rainwater harvesting works waterways environmental. Over the last century, impervious surfaces like concrete, asphalt and roofing materials have been diverting natural rainwater absorption from developed areas and has begun depletion of the local underground aquifers. Rainwater harvesting, in its broadest sense, is a technology used for collecting and storing rainwater for human use from rooftops, land surfaces or rock catchments using simple techniques such as jars and pots as well as engineered techniques. Map of outdoor residential use as a percent of total use for 2004 through 2008.
The catchment of a water harvesting system is the surface which directly receives the rainfall and provides water to the system. During the past three years we have done various presentations on the design and installation of rainwater harvesting systems to various groups of architects and project managers across south africa. Water harvesting from concentrated runoff for irrigaton purposes, spain. Rainwater harvesting sue hudiburgh denton county master gardener association mg rainwater harvesting specialist the information given herein is for educational purposes only. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this publication do not. Waterharvesting video gallery rainwater harvesting for. First flush first flush is a device used to flush off the water received in first shower. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. If youre looking for a quickstart and would prefer to just browse through our drawings, our library of rainwater collection system designs is the perfect place to start. Rainwater harvesting systems capture rainwater by directing it from large surfaces e. It is therefore important that adequate supplies of water be developed to sustain such life where there is no surface water, where groundwater is deep or inaccessible due to hard ground. Using rainwater, where appropriate, conserves potable.
Storage can range from small containers made for other purposes, for example oil drums, food cans etc, but used as domestic storage, up to large tanks of 150 cubic metres. An introduction to rainwater harvesting general description ainwater harvesting is a technology used for collecting and storing rainwater from rooftops, the land surface or rock catchments using simple techniques such as jars and pots as well as more complex techniques such as underground check dams. The book on rain water harvesting is an attempt by iricen to propagate the concept of rain water harvesting which can be effectively implemented in our office and residential establishments. Rain water harvesting can be effectively implemented in our office and residential complexes for conservation of rain water. The government of karnataka, through the rural development and panchayat raj department, has launched a rooftop rainwater harvesting programme for 23,683 schools across the state. Rainwater harvesting seminar report, ppt, pdf for civil. Rainwater can cause leaky basements, eroded foundations, overflowing sewers, soil erosion, and water pollution. Overview of lancasterhomestead waterharvesting strategies a waterharvesting overview highlighting some of the strategies implemented at the lancaster homestead to harvest street runoff, roof runoff with. Rainwater harvesting implementation network rain, amsterdam. Rainwater harvesting is a technology used for collecting and storing rainwater from rooftops, the land surface or rock catchments using simple techniques such as jars and pots as well as more complex techniques such as underground check dams. Methods of rainwater harvesting components, transport and. Hari krishna of twdb provides an overview of rainwater harvesting. Rainwater harvesting seminar and ppt with pdf report.
The water can be collected from various surfaces such as rooftops and other hard surfaces over which water will runoff. It is hoped that this will serve as a helpful guide to the field engineers. Rainwater harvesting the provision of the storage tank is the most costly element of a rainwater harvesting project, usually about 90% of the total cost. Introduction to household rainwater harvesting loughborough. The subject has assumed lot of significance in the present scenario. The common components of a rainwater harvesting system involved in these stages are illustrated here. Rainwater harvesting by the market leader in plastic cisterns. Waterharvesting image gallery rainwater harvesting for. Design of rainwater harvesting system at shilpa hostel in jntua college of engineering ananthapuramu. Rainwater harvesting potential sites at margalla hills national park 50 a scientific journal of comsats science vision vol.
Our earth is covered with 75% of water and 25% of land but water scarcity is a global issue because the large extent of water is not used for the domestic purpose, irrigation purpose and one of the solutions for such problem is the rainwater harvesting in the areas of regular rainfall, the perfect alternative to overcome the water. It involves collection and storage of rain water at surface or in subsurface aquifer, before it is lost. These drawings feature changes that are widely out of your control, such as the car being replaced by a bicycle and the added median island. View and download powerpoint presentations on rainwater harvesting ppt. Rainwater harvesting is something that thousands of families across the world participate in, and you could be the next to enjoy the multitude of benefits offered with rainwater harvesting. Pdf design of rainwater harvesting system at shilpa. Water pipes should be uv resistant isi hdpe pvc pipes of required capacity.
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We have included one of the presentations in our website that can be viewed by the public. Guide to rainwater harvesting photo gallery userainwater the company durban rainwater installation special critical design elements rainwater harvesting components for sale cost of systems do it yourself calculate the cost of water in durban latest news. For instance, the amount of water in lake mead artificial lake on the colorado river in the us, that feeds an arid area like las vegas has decreased by almost half of what it was before. Thus it is important to improve rain water harvesting through technical and financial prospects.
Rainwater harvesting is an old practice that is being adopted by many nations as a viable decentralized water source. Harvesting rainwater can eliminate these problems while also eliminating the need for expensive stormwater controls. Rain water harvesting presentation free download as powerpoint presentation. Rainwater harvesting is a technique of collecting rainwater and storing it for use. Introduction water is essential for all life of forms on earthincluding human, animal and vegetation. Essential benefits of rainwater harvesting rainwater harvesting is the most efficient and simple way in which we can create water reservoirs in cities and towns today. Following is a very general introduction to rainwater harvesting. Rainwater harvesting texas master gardener association. Ppt rainwater harvesting powerpoint presentation free to download id. In this background, a renewed interest on rain water harvesting rwh, an age. Nov 25, 2018 in many countries and places, water is a sensible topic. Rainwater harvesting has been practiced for more than 4,000 years, owing to. Rainwater powerpoint template is a free template for powerpoint presentations with a water rain image photo in the slide design that you can download to use in presentations about climate change but also about weather channel or national weather information. Technical presentation on selfstanding wiremesh cisterns built in.
However, the british governments code for sustainable homes encourages fitting large underground tanks to newbuild homes to collect rainwater for flushing toilets, washing clothes. Underground rainwater harvesting systems from graf are make ecological and economic sense. In short, rainwater harvesting is a process or technique of collecting, filtering, storing and using rainwater for irrigation and for various other purposes. Rainwater harvesting for drylands and beyond, volume 1. Presented by rajesh kumar gupta suraj kumar vishwakarma 2.
Rain water harvesting presentation linkedin slideshare. Importance of rain water harvesting and future rain water harvesting plays an important role in agriculture useful for urban areas it is important to save the water for the future. The programme seeks to provide each student with 1. A rainwater harvesting system has three main features.
Rainwater used in the garden needs no further filtration, as long as rainwater is filtered before it enters the tank. Rainwater harvesting is a type of harvest in which the rain drops are collected and stored for the future use, rather than allowing them to run off. Ppt rainwater harvesting powerpoint presentation free. Ppt rainwater harvesting powerpoint presentation free to. Rainwater harvesting is the accumulating and storing, of rainwater. Rainwater harvesting an overview of rainharvesting. This free weather template for powerpoint can also be used for other complex powerpoint presentations and also as a basic template for. Enhancing economic resilience in north eastern brazil. Rainwater harvesting systems and its features rainwater harvesting is a simple technique of catching and holding rainwater where its falls. Explore rainwater harvesting with free download of seminar report and ppt in pdf and doc format. The harvested rainwater is filtered and then pumped directly to the appliances or to a header tank.
Rainwater harvesting advantages disadvantages, eco friendly, reducing water bills, rainwater usage, rainwater tank, rainwater filter, why harvest rainwater aloaqua ltd due to a range of factors, increased infrastructure costs, unpredictable weather patterns and increased consumption, water bills rates are or will be rising and are likely to. Either, we can store it in tanks or we can use it to recharge groundwater depending upon the situation. Rainwater harvesting free download as powerpoint presentation. In our library youll find our most popular systems ranging from residential to commercial, above ground and below ground, and from plastic to fiberglass and corrugated steel rainwater harvesting systems. Pdf design of rainwater harvesting system at shilpa hostel. Rain water harvesting is one of the most effective methods of water management and water conservation. Up to 50 % of drinking water can be saved, preserving groundwater reserves and taking the strain off wastewater treatment systems. Ways to harvest rainwater rain barrel installations. Filtration prevents tanks from clogging, reduces pump blockage and reduces smell of water. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. Also explore the seminar topics paper on rainwater harvesting with abstract or synopsis, documentation on advantages and disadvantages, base paper presentation slides for ieee final year civil engineering ce or ieee civil construction btech, be, mtech students for the year 2015 2016. This has been included in indian railway works manual 2000 vide correction slip no.
Benefits of rainwater harvesting rainwater harvesting provides the longterm answers to the problem of water scarcity. Rain water harvesting in uk in the united kingdom, water butts are often found in domestic gardens to collect rainwater, which is then used to water the garden. I may use the water saving ideas some day but not what i needed now. An analysis of household rainwater harvesting schemes in. It could be seen that filter was not incorporated in the design which puts the quality of water being used questionable. First flush diverters do improve quality of water and should. Rainwater harvesting reduces consumers utility bills. Project report on rainwater harvesting pdf this is to certify that the project report entitled rainwater harvesting at.
The term rainwater harvesting is usually taken to mean the immediate collection. Rainwater harvesting rain natural resource management. Rainwater harvesting offers an ideal solution in areas where there is sufficient rain but inadequate ground water supply and surface water resources are either lacking or are insufficient. Rainwater harvesting advantages disadvantages aloaqua. Rainwater can be collected from rivers or roofs and redirected to a deep pit well, shaft, or borehole, aquifer, a reservoir with percolation, or collected from dew or fog with nets or other tools. Basicly worthless if youre wanting to install rain water tanks. Methods of rainwater harvesting broadly there are two ways of harvesting rainwater such as surface runoff harvesting and rooftop rainwater harvesting. Rainwater from rooftop should be carried through down take water pipes or drains to storage harvesting system. The adobe flash plugin is needed to view this content. A rainwater harvesting system comprises components of various stages transporting rainwater through pipes or drains, filtration, and storage in tanks for reuse or recharge. It is an easy, simple and worthwhile process, so it is only in your best interest to take a look at rainwater harvesting and its benefits to your home. To reduce the consumption of groundwater, many people around the world are using rainwater harvesting systems. A 9m wide paved street will drain 900,000 liters of runoff per kilometer brad lancaster, rainwater harvesting for drylands and beyond, volume 2 enough rain runs off my 38foot wide neighborhood street to support over 400 native shade trees per mile, or one tree every 25 feet on both sides of the street.