Rainwater Harvesting

A joint effort of:

You will be able to estimate costs for rainwater harvesting systems in a given context as well as related benefits for their beneficiaries. Health aspects of rainwater harvesting systems can be evaluated on the basis of an informed background.

Beyond technology

You certainly want to know about cost of rainwater harvesting systems. They will depend a lot on local prices for materials and labour, but also how the tank construction is organised (women's groups constructing the tanks for themselves or artisans getting paid for it or using industrial products or...).

Cost implications

will give you some examples from different countries!

 

Health issues

deal with water quality and how simple measures can improve quality in the tanks affecting the health of those dependant on the water. Other health issues such as mosquitos and accidents are also dealt with!

 

Impact

shows the benefits of rainwater harvesting as experienced by the users in Uganda and Kenya.

 

Ask yourself the following "Tamale questions"

1. Will I be able to afford this tank?

2. How much would I have to spend roughly?

3. And the water collected, is it good to drink? Or do I have to boil it?

4. Are there other benefits for me and my family having a rainwater system?