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Rainwater harvesting

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Influence of Rain Water Recharging on the Chemical Properties of Groundwater

N. Soundarya, H. G. Ashoka, K. Devaraja, K. S. Rajashekarappa & M. N. Thimmegowda · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2021

The study was conducted to analyze the impact of different seasons and sources of rainwater (rooftop runoff and runoff plots) used in recharging borewells on chemical properties of groundwater. There were nine borewells considered for the study, among them five borewells are rech...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i1030492

Probabilistic and Economical Design of Roof Top Rainwater Harvesting Tank by Simulation Technique

J. Ramachandran & V. Ravikumar · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2018

Introduction: Rainwater harvesting is the collection of rainwater directly from the surface(s) it falls on. Rainwater harvesting through collection tank is an effective method. Numerous methods are available for determining the size of the storage capacity required to satisfy a g...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2018/v8i127099

Rainwater as a Domestic Water Supplement in Scotland: Attitudes and Perceptions

Selina N. Egyir, Caroline Brown & Scott Arthur · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2016

Aims: Water resources in Scotland are under immense pressure despite the perception that Scotland enjoys abundant rainfall and water resources. The transport and treatment of water utilizes high amounts of energy is which contradicts the UK government’s carbon neutral agenda. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2016/23723

A Laboratory Study into a Novel, Retrofittable Rainwater Harvesting System

Peter Melville-Shreeve, Chris Horstman, Sarah Ward, Fayyaz Ali Memon & David Butler · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2016

Aims: To establish the system characteristics of a novel rainwater harvesting system. Study Design: A laboratory test rig was used to assess the selected technology. Place and Duration of Study: University of Exeter, Centre for Water Systems between June 2014 and May 2015. Method...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2016/23724

Exploratory Assessment of SUDS Feasibility in Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Basin, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Huu Loc, M. S. Babel, Sutat Weesakul, K. N. Irvine & Pham Minh Duyen · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2015

Aims: In recent decades, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, frequently has been affected by local floods and inundation from heavy rainfall. Conventional flood mitigation measures such as building flood gates and upgrading sewerage systems have been implemented but problems persist. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2015/11534