An investigation on the adaptability of residential rainwater harvesting system in Tamil Nadu - techno-economic considerations and the way forward

被引:3
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作者
Vasudevan, Mangottiri [1 ]
Natarajan, Narayanan [2 ]
机构
[1] Bannari Amman Inst Technol, Dept Civil Engn, Sathyamangalam 638401, Tamil Nadu, India
[2] Dr Mahalingam Coll Engn & Technol, Dept Civil Engn, Pollachi 642003, Tamil Nadu, India
关键词
groundwater recharge; rainfall dependency; rainwater harvesting; water quality; water storage tank;
D O I
10.2166/ws.2020.249
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is one of the most important means of water conservation today. Although there is tremendous emphasis on the implementation of this versatile technology at various levels, many of us are unaware of its significance and its consequences. This study examines the perception and awareness of people in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, of the RWH system through a questionnaire survey. The survey was conducted to infer basic information on rainwater harvesting features, water quality and conservation, economics of implementation and financial support. The results show that there is an increasing need to promote the usage of harvested rainwater for domestic purposes rather than direct groundwater recharge. The potential risks in the reliable supply of available water sources demand large-scale implementation of RWH especially in apartments. Fewer people are aware of the technical details of operation and maintenance of the RWH system (22.2%) while more people are aware of the general layout of the system (50.5%). Longer experience in using RWH systems (for more than two years) builds confidence in using them for consumptive uses compared with the response from recent adopters. This also demonstrates the scope for a radical change in the perception of water quality by continuous awareness and financial incentives.
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页码:1927 / 1938
页数:12
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