3.

2 RESPONSES OF RWA MEMBERS REGARDING MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS

This section summarizes the responses of RWA members of selected cooperative group
housing societies of Delhi on motivational factors which led them to implement RWH system
in their societies.

3.2.1 Responses of RWA members regarding motivational factors which led them to
implement RWH system in their societies

Table 3.2.1 : Rating for motivational factors

Factors Not at all Slightly Moderately Important Very Total
important Important important important (N=8)

(n=8) % (n=8) % (n=8) % (n=8) % (n=8) % Mean Std.

deviatio
n
Scarcity of 0 0 0 0 4 50 2 25 2 25 3.7 1.6
water
High water 4 50 2 25 2 25 0 0 0 0 3 1.6
bills
Govt. 4 50 4 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.8 2.1
regulation
and penalties
Govt. 0 0 0 0 2 25 2 25 4 50 4.2 1.6
incentives
Sustainable 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 25 6 75 4.2 2.6
approach to
water
management
n = Number of responses
N = Total number of respondents
Rating on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1=Not at all important and 5= very important
 3.2.2 Responses of RWA members regarding payment of government penalty before
installation of RWHS and government incentives they got after installation of RWHS

Table 3.2.2

If any govt. Name of the selected CGHS

incentives
received PRIYASADAN PANCHVATI NAVKETAN GAURI

YES  

NO 

AMOUNT Rs.00 Rs.00 Rs.50,000 Rs.50,000
RECIEVED
 3.3 RESPONSES OF RWA MEMBERS REGARDING BENEFITS AND
CHALLENGES OF RAINWATER HARVESTING

3.3.1 Responses of RWA members regarding benefits of RWHS

Table 3.3.1 : Rating for benefits of RWHS

Factors Not at all Slightly Moderately Very Total
important Important important important (N=8)

(n=8) % (n=8) % (n=8) % (n=8) % Mean Std.

deviation

Reduction in 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.1 3.3

water bills

Recharges 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 4 4
ground water
table

Household 0 0 2 25 6 75 0 0 2.7 2.8

purposes

Reduced 1 12.5 5 62.5 2 25 0 0 2.1 2.1

dependence on
water from
municipality
n = Number of responses
N = Total number of respondents
Rating on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1=Not at all important and 4= very important
 3.3.2 Responses of RWA members regarding barriers faced during the implementation
of the RWHS

Table 3.3.2 : Barriers affecting the implementation of RWHS

If any Name of the selected CGHS Total

challenges (N=8)
faced during PRIYASADAN PANCHVATI NAVKETAN GAURI N %
implementation
of RWHS
YES 0 0 2 2 4 50
NO 2 2 0 0 4 50

Barriers faced Not at all Slightly Important Very Total

important Important important (N=8)
during the
implementation
(n=8) % (n=8) % (n=8) % (n=8) % Mean Std.
of the RWHS deviation

Design related 2 25 0 0 2 25 0 0 1.5 1.1

issues
Water quality 1 12.5 0 0 0 0 3 37.5 1.6 1.4
issues
Capital investment 0 0 2 25 0 0 2 25 1.5 1.1

Lack of 2 25 0 0 0 0 2 25 1.25 1.1

motivation among
users
n = Number of responses
N = Total number of respondents
Rating on a scale of 1 to 4, where 1=Least Important and 4=Most Important
3.3.3 Responses of RWA members regarding challenges faced during the
implementation, operation and maintenance of the RWHS

Parameters Challenges faced

Installation  No real challenges were faced while installing the system

as we hired our own labourers and masons to built the
system.

 None really since all households participated &

contributed to the costs.

Operation  No real challenges

Maintenance  Sometimes it is difficult to keep a check on the system

components before the rain starts

 Actually system needs regular cleaning as to remove dirt

leaves and debris from the rooftop
3.4 RESPONSES OF RWA MEMBERS REGARDING SUGGESTIONS FOR
IMPLEMENTATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE RAINWATER
HARVESTING SYSTEMS

3.4.1 Responses of RWA members regarding suggestions for optimal implementation,

operation, and maintenance of the RWHS

Table 3.4.1: Responses of RWA members regarding suggestions for optimal

implementation, operation, and maintenance of the Rainwater harvesting system

Challenges Suggestions that need to be considered for optimal

functioning of the Rainwater harvesting system

Design related issues

-
Water quality issues  Regular cleaning of catchment to maintain water quality

Capital investment -
Lack of motivation  Campaigns and rallies should be encouraged to motivate
among users society residents and awareness should be created
amongst citizens of our country about RWH and how its
sustainable approach to manage water
 Awareness about RWH and its importance should be
created
Installation -
Operation -
Maintenance  Regular inspection and cleaning of catchment , gutters
and filters to prevent contamination
 Regular cleaning of the system before the arrival of
monsoon
Any other  Delhi govt should be proactive about promotion of
rainwater harvesting systems and should incentivize
funds as promised
 Govt. Should provide incentives as promised otherwise
it will lead to promotion and installation of RWH
Table 3.4.2 : Rating for experience regarding implementation, operation, and maintenance of
the RWHS with CSE
Rating
Parameters
Very good Good Fair Poor

Implementation 

Operation 

Maintenance 