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Article – Journal of Environmental Science and Pollution Research

Journal of Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Volume 7,Issue 1,2021 Pages 447-450


Potential Water Balance using Rainwater: An Analysis of Delhi, Megacity in India
Priya Sharma*, Neha Midha

https://doi.org/10.30799/jespr.211.21070102

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Delhi is one of the most water stressed cities in the world. This study aimed to explore the potential of Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) as an alternative source of the water supply for Delhi. Mass curve method has been used to understand the feasibility of RWH, indicating that an average roof of 60 m2 in Delhi will collect 3,64,800 L of water in a year for an average family size of five people. The present study assumed that financial constraints, erratic rainfall, unclear legal guidelines, poor public perception, and a lack of commitment from the politicians are possible challenges.



Keywords: Rainwater Harvesting; Mass Curve Method; Water Scarcity;

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