Evaluation of residential rainfall harvesting systems in Jordan

被引：12
作者：
Abu-Zreig, Majed [1 ]
Hazaymeh, Ayat [1 ]
Shatanawi, Muhammad [2 ]
机构：
[1] Jordan Univ Sci & Technol, Dept Civil Engn, Irbid, Jordan
[2] Univ Jordan, Dept Land Water & Environm, Amman, Jordan
来源：
URBAN WATER JOURNAL | 2013年 / 10卷 / 02期
关键词：
urban rainfall harvesting; smallest tank volume; water scarcity;
D O I：
10.1080/1573062X.2012.709255
中图分类号：
TV21 [水资源调查与水利规划];
学科分类号：
081501 ;
摘要：
A field study was conducted to evaluate the potential of rooftop rainfall harvesting (RRH), determine the smallest tank volume and the potential contribution of RRH to the national water budget. The potential water volume from rooftops nationwide is 14.7 million cubic metres per year (MCM/year), which comprises 6% of the domestic national water budget. Public water supply rates decreased for areas practicing RRH. The number of underground tank (cisterns) increased in high rainfall areas indicating adaptation behaviours for securing water. Smallest cistern volume charts were constructed for each governorate in relation to consumption rate and rooftop area. An immediate and nationwide awareness and legislative programmes are needed to spread RRH among the whole population of Jordan.
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页码：105 / 111
页数：7
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