DSpace Repository

PLANNING OF RAINWATER HARVESTING: A CASE STUDY OF ARUSHA URBAN DISTRICT - TANZANIA

Show simple item record

dc.contributor.author Mtanda, Msafiri Mussa
dc.date.accessioned 2024-11-19T11:06:52Z
dc.date.available 2024-11-19T11:06:52Z
dc.date.issued 2018-05
dc.identifier.uri http://localhost:8081/xmlui/handle/123456789/15925
dc.description.abstract Water scarcity is a challenge in many countries throughout worldwide. In some regions, there is physical water scarcity because there are not enough resources of water to supply the increasing demand, while other parts of the world have an economic scarcity, where resources are more abundant but poor governance and other problems render water unavailable for most of the population. Where the problem is economic water scarcity, there are many solutions that could ameliorate the problem, but most times the solutions require a change in government, more economic resources and a better willingness. Solving the problem requires long-term changes; however, the need for water is immediate. This is why many methods have been developed for water storage and reuse, however because the problem is not only lack of water but also poor management, implementing and maintaining systems is simply not a reality in many parts of the world, particularly in Africa rainwater harvesting can possibly be one of the solutions for the most of society in terms of domestic water supply. Past experiences reveal that RWH techniques are an innovative approach for sustainable development of the low-income inhabitants, or areas where it is viable, it can be included to in water resources management. Rainwater collection can involve a system whichever its components are identified as catchment surfaces, conveyance systems and storage tanks. Moreover, most components must have associated by means of protection against hazards such as pollution of water and mosquito breeding. Rainwater harvesting is an appropriate technology since rain is relatively abundant, regardless of the truth that rainfall is not equally distributed. When rain is effectively harvested, it can fulfil the household needs during critical drought periods. en_US
dc.description.sponsorship INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher I I T ROORKEE en_US
dc.subject Water Scarcity en_US
dc.subject Solving en_US
dc.subject Africa Rainwater en_US
dc.subject Rainwater en_US
dc.title PLANNING OF RAINWATER HARVESTING: A CASE STUDY OF ARUSHA URBAN DISTRICT - TANZANIA en_US
dc.type Other en_US


Files in this item

This item appears in the following Collection(s)

Show simple item record