Author(s):
Apurti Narayan Shukla, Sarfaraz Khan, Aliahmad, Atul Kumar, Mohd. Afsar, Jitendra Singh, Shivam Singh, Pradeep Dwivedi, Pranjul Gupta
Email(s):
pradiep05@gmail.com
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Civil Engineering Department, Engineering Institute, Kamla Nehru Institute of Physical and Social Sciences, Faridipur Campus Sultanpur (UP) - 228119
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Volume - 3,
Issue - 1,
Year - 2023
DOI:
10.55878/SES2023-3-1-16 
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ABSTRACT:
Rapid urbanization, increasing population growth, and climate variability have placed significant stress on conventional surface and groundwater resources, leading to reduced water availability in many urban areas. In this scenario, rainwater harvesting (RWH) has gained importance as a sustainable, decentralized, and economically viable approach to water conservation. This study presents the design and performance assessment of a rooftop rainwater harvesting system for a building, with emphasis on estimating rainwater yield, hydraulic design of system components, and evaluation of environmental and functional benefits. Rainfall characteristics, effective roof catchment area, runoff coefficients, and storage capacity requirements are systematically analyzed to estimate the potential volume of harvestable rainwater. The major components of the system, including catchment surfaces, conveyance pipes, filtration units, and storage tanks, are designed in accordance with standard engineering practices and guidelines. The proposed system is evaluated in terms of water savings, reduction in dependence on municipal water supply, and its role in groundwater recharge and stormwater management. The results demonstrate that a properly designed rainwater harvesting system can effectively supplement non-potable water demands, reduce pressure on centralized water supply systems, and contribute to improved urban water sustainability. The outcomes of this study highlight the technical feasibility and practical applicability of rainwater harvesting as a key component of sustainable water management in rapidly urbanizing regions.
Cite this article:
Apurti Narayan Shukla, Sarfaraz Khan, Aliahmad, Atul Kumar, Mohd. Afsar, Jitendra Singh, Shivam Singh, Pradeep Dwivedi, Pranjul Gupta, (2023). Construction of concrete road by using latest technique, Spectrum of Emerging Sciences, 3(1), pp. 67-70, DOI: https://doi.org/10.55878/SES2023-3-1-16
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