Installation of a Small Scale Rain Water Harvesting System

Abstract

Roof top rain water harvesting is receiving an increased attention worldwide as an alternative source of water. The present study has been undertaken to assess the potential of roof top rain water harvesting technique from a part of the large auditorium constructed in Orissa Engineering College Campus who’s a small part has been used. Water collected on the roof has been diverted through the drainage path channelized through chlorinated poly vinyl chloride (CPVC) pipes fitted and dropped straight down to the inspection pits which ultimately travels by the action of gravity to an abandoned construction pit around 50 feet away. Proper care has been taken to keep the stored water clean, free from any dust or siltation so that the collected water can be again reused in construction, gardening and vehicle cleaning purposes.