rainwater harvesting
Training Programme on Urban Rainwater Harvesting, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27-29 April 2011
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Water Supply and Drainage (MWS&D), Sri Lanka and Colombo based NGO, Lanka Rainwater Harvesting Forum (LRWHF) organised a three day training programme in Colombo on ‘Urban Rainwater Harvesting’ for Srilankan government officials between 27th and 29th April, 2011.
Research
The research as a part of COE activity at CSE includes policy research on decentralized wastewater management (DWWT), rainwater harvesting (RWH) and water efficiency(see presentation). As a part of CoE mandate, CSE has prepared and submitted various reports and policy papers in the area of sustainable water management to Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD).
Knowledge Dissemination
CSE as a CoE also functions as knowledge centre for Sustainable Water Management, wherein it collates and disseminate information related to urban water management through its website. CSE’s website has dedicated interactive online information on water management and in particular CoE activities like RWH, DWWT and water efficiency.Also, other CSE’s websites like India Environmental Portal, Down to Earth, rainwater harvesting widely cover issues related to the above activities on a regular basis.
Capacity Building
Based on the past experience and ongoing research, CSE regularly undertakes capacity building programmes on RWH and DWWT. The trainings programs are designed to cater the requirements of various groups. Engineers, planners, architects and other Municipal functionaries involved in water management form a key target group for training and capacity building. In addition to it, separate trainings are also organized for general participants.
RWH Trainings Programme
Training programmes focus on improving capacities and understanding of rainwater harvesting for municipal engineers under Centre of Excellence Programme of Ministry of Urban Development and general practising professionals of India and South Asia.
Training Programme on Urban Rainwater Harvesting
Date: July 27 - 31, 2010
Every summer, there is a big hue and cry for drinking water in our cities. Rapid urbanization and industrialization is leading to over exploitation and pollution of water resources. It leads to scarcity of water. On the other hand our water demands are increasing day by day.
Churning Still Water - Briefing Paper on Urban Waterbodies
Urban waterbodies play an important role in flood control, groundwater recharge and water supply to help cities adapt to climate change effects.
Capturing Rainwater
A way to augment Chandigarh’s water resources
Step by step
A. Types, area and location of catchments
B. Rainfall
C. Geological and Hydrogeological data
D. Water demand
E. Legislation and incentives
A. Slope
B. Location of catchments
C. Space available
Technology
A rainwater harvesting system comprises components of various stages - transporting rainwater through pipes or drains, filtration, and storage in tanks for reuse or recharge.
Components
A rainwater harvesting system comprises components of various stages - transporting rainwater through pipes or drains, filtration, and storage in tanks for reuse or recharge.
1) Catchment
2) Conveyance or conduit system
3) First flush
4) Filters
5) Storage or recharge system
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