DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

PARALA MAHARAJA ENGINEERING COLLEGE

“RAINWATER HARVESTING”
PRESESENTED BY -:
SAMIR MURMU
REGD NO. : 1901109098
CONTENT :
 INTRODUCTION
 OBJECTIVES
 STRUCTURE OF RAINWATER HARVESTING
 NEED OF RAINWATER HARVESTING
 METHODS OF RAINWATER HARVESTING
 COMPONENTS OF ROOFTOP RAINWATER HARVESTING
 ADVANTAGES
 DISADVANTAGES
 CONCLUSION
 REFERENCE
 INTRODUCTION :

 Rainwater harvesting is the process of collection or storage of

rainwater with the help of an artificially designed system rather
than allowing it to run off naturally or man-made catchment areas
like a rooftop, rock surface, semi-pervious land surface.
 In
other words harvesting of rainwater simply involves the
collection of water from surfaces on which rain falls, and
subsequently storing this water for later use.
OBJECTIVES :

 Meet the growing needs and demands of water.

 It decreases the run-off because it stops or blocks the drain.
 Stops waterlogging on roads.
 Recharge the groundwater level.
 Decreases the corrosion of soil and completes the domestic needs of
water.
 STRUCTURE OF RAINWATER
HARVESTING :

 A rainwater harvesting system comprises components of various

stages - transporting rainwater through pipes or drains, filtration, and
storage in tanks for reuse or recharge.
NEED OF RAINWATER HARVESTING :

 Major parts of our country have been facing continuous failure of monsoon
and consequent deficit of rainfall over the last few years.
 Also due to ever increasing population of India, the use of ground water
has increased drastically leading to constant depletion of ground water
level causing the wells and tube wells to dry up.
 In some places excessive heat waves during summer create a situation
similar to drought.
 Itis imperative to take adequate measures to meet the drinking water needs
of people in the country besides irrigation and domestics needs.
PECENTAGE OF ANNUAL RAINFALL GROUNDWATER LEVEL
 CASE STUDY - 1

Artificialrecharge to ground water using rooftop rainwater at Sharam Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi.
Most suited for the area.
Campus area -11965 sq.m
Depth to ground water level - 6.0-8.0 m.bgl
Source of water- Rainwater
Average annual rainfall – 712.2 mm
Rainwater runoff – 3325 cu.m
Structures proposed – recharged trench with

two injection wells

Expected recharge – 3000 cum/year.

Source : http://cgwb.gov.in
…CONTINUED

 Expected rise in ground water level 2007 – 1.68-3.33mm in 11965 sq.m area
 Cost of water recharge – Rs. 7.07 per 100 Litre
 The scheme is implemented by CPWD – year 2001.
 Cost: Rs. 4,10,000/-
 Major benefit – proper utilization of available runoff, arresting the declining the ground
water level in the area and sustainability to existing ground water abstraction structures
METHODS OF RAINWATER HARVESTING :

 Surface Runoff Rainwater Harvesting :-

It is a method of collecting rainwater flowing along the ground during the
rains will be collected to a tank below the surface of the ground for
irrigation and other purposes.
 Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting :-

In Rooftop Rain Water Harvesting, roof becomes the catchments, and the
rainwater is collected from roof of the house/building. It can either be stored in a tank
or diverted to artificial recharge system. The roof top rainwater is collected and stored
for direct use or it can be recharged the groundwater level.
 COMPONENTS OF ROOFTOP RAINWATER
HARVESTING :

 Catchment: The surface which takes the rainwater is called catchment and the
catchment may be a terrace, open ground area etc.
 Transportation: The water from the catchment is taken down through the pipes to the
harvesting place.
 First flush: The First flush is a machine provided at the outlet of transportation pipes
and used to flush the water to avoid any contamination.
 Filter: At the peak points of the storage tanks filters are present which aids in
removing all the dust particles present in water before storing it in the reservoir or
tank.
 Storage: Cisterns or tanks where collected rainwater is securely stored.
ADVANTAGES OF RAINWATER HARVESTING :

 Less cost.
 Helps in reducing the water bill.
 Decreases the demand for water.
 Reduces the need for imported water.
 Promotes both water and energy conservation.
 Improves the quality and quantity of groundwater.
 Suitable for irrigation.
 This technology is relatively simple, easy to install and operate.
 It reduces soil erosion.
DISADVANTAGES OF RAINWATER HARVESTING :

 Regular Maintenance is required.

 Requires some technical skills for installation.
 Limited and no rainfall can limit the supply of Rainwater.
 If
not installed correctly, it may attract mosquitoes and other
waterborne diseases.
 One of the significant drawbacks of the rainwater harvesting system
is storage limits.
 Initial cost is high.
CONCLUSION :
 Rainwater harvesting provides an independent water system during
water restriction.
 Thus when we practice rainwater harvesting, it can maintain the level of
the ground water. That way, we all can make use of groundwater as it
will on replenishing through rainwater harvesting.
REFERENCE :

 www.bijus.com
 Wikipedia
 www.rural-water-supply.net/en/self-supply
 www.rainwaterharvesting.org
 http://cgwb.gov.in/groundwater
 DIGITAL JOURNAL
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