RAINWATER

HARVESTING
Presented To.
Prof. Shashivendra Dulawat
Presented by.
Jared John Sakiyo
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 What is Rainwater
Harvesting?

It is a system to collect and store runoff from rainfall,

either for immediate use, or to be used at a later
time.
 Types of RWH Systems

a. Runoff from Land Surfaces

(Farm Ponds, Detention Ponds & Surface Reservoirs)
b. Runoff from Roof Surfaces

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What are the
components
of a RWHS?
• Roof
• Gutter System
• Roof Washer / Pre-
filter
• Cistern
When / where would
you select RWHS?
• No other water supply is available
• Groundwater is unsatisfactory -
Inadequate quantity or poor groundwater
quality
• Piped water supply is expensive
• Rainfall received several months of the
year
• Country living preferred
Advantages of Rainwater

Zero Hardness (Soft pH neutral / slightly Na-free for salt- Reduces demand on
Water) acidic free / low sodium municipal systems
diets

Reduces demand on Provides reduction

groundwater in peak flows for
storm water
Benefits of RWH

PROVIDES WATER REDUCES EROSION REDUCES THE OVERALL PROVIDES WATER FOR
CONSERVATION COST OF WATER FOR LANDSCAPE
THE CONSUMER IRRIGATION

CAN PROVIDE WATER

FOR INDOOR USE
Utilizing Rainwater

Garden & Landscape Toilets

Irrigation, livestock

After filtration + U.V.

light:
Bottled Rainwater (after Shower / clothes
R.O. process) washer
Potable use / kitchen
Thank You !!