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Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology
Cauvery Bhavan, K.G. Road, Bangalore - 560 009 Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - 560 012 Cauvery Bhavan, K.G. Road, Bangalore - 560 009 Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - 560 012
Tel : 080-2294 5100, 2294 5114 Tel : 080 2334 1652 / 2334 8848 Fax : 080 2334 8840 Tel : 080-2294 5100, 2294 5114 Tel : 080 2334 1652 / 2334 8848 Fax : 080 2334 8840
Email : chairman@bwssb.org, website : www.bwssb.org Email : rwhkscst@vsnl.net, website : www.kscst.iisc.ernet.in/rwh.html Email : chairman@bwssb.org, website : www.bwssb.org Email : rwhkscst@vsnl.net, website : www.kscst.iisc.ernet.in/rwh.html
Reprint September 2010, 5000 Copies
Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology
Cauvery Bhavan, K.G. Road, Bangalore - 560 009 Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - 560 012 Cauvery Bhavan, K.G. Road, Bangalore - 560 009 Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - 560 012
Tel : 080-2294 5100, 2294 5114 Tel : 080 2334 1652 / 2334 8848 Fax : 080 2334 8840 Tel : 080-2294 5100, 2294 5114 Tel : 080 2334 1652 / 2334 8848 Fax : 080 2334 8840
Email : chairman@bwssb.org, website : www.bwssb.org Email : rwhkscst@vsnl.net, website : www.kscst.iisc.ernet.in/rwh.html Email : chairman@bwssb.org, website : www.bwssb.org Email : rwhkscst@vsnl.net, website : www.kscst.iisc.ernet.in/rwh.html
B.S Yediyurappa
Chief Minister
Govt. of Karnataka
Message
Water is precious. It is essential to all living beings on earth. Misuse or overuse of
water leads to drought condition and such condition is increasing by the day even in cities
like Bangalore.
BWSSB has been distributing water to residential and industrial areas and for
commercial activities. To meet the increasing demand, conservation of water is very
crucial. Hence, it's important that the people of Bangalore should be made aware of the
need for conservation of water.
Action to save water and increase the level of ground water is the need of the hour.
The government has been creating awareness among the people to promote and save rain
water. The objective of this project is to inspire people to participate in the programme and
create awareness about the need for conservation of water.
Rainwater Harvesting method can also be adopted to increase the level of water in
wells and bore wells.
(B.S. Yediyurappa)
Katta Subramanya Naidu
Minister for Excise, BWSSB
IT and Information
Govt. of Karnataka
Message
Infrastructure is the main impetus for growth. In Bangalore, supply of water is a
challenging task. River Kaveri, Located at a distance of 100 kms away from Bangalore. Is
the only perennial and main source if water to Bangalore. We have been making all efforts
to meet the growing demand of water in Bangalore and are unable to fulfill the
requirement for the whole of Bangalore.
The 4th phase and 2nd stage of Kavery Supply Scheme has been implemented and
this will help in the supply of 500 MLD additionally. The supply will start in the next few
months.
We have the responsibility of conserving water for the future generation. Proper
planning to save rainwater is the need of hour. To enhance the beauty of garden city and to
maintain the Iustre of the rapidly growing city, it is important to conserve and maintain
water resources.
Forword
Water has been one of the most influential factors of the civilization, not only in
the present modern world but also from the time immemorial.
The Effort of Mr. A.R.Shivakumar is writing this book - " A Guide for Rainwater
Harvesting" - will certainly contribute to the wealth of knowledge that our modern society
can get benefit from. His innovative ideas and practical illustrations in this book will
surely be of help great help to policy makers and also to those who are contemplating to
adopt environment friendly practices.
I wish, with this contribution from KSCST, Rainwater Harvesting would become
people's movement in the widespread use and a practice to implement at various levels of
our modern living.
Message
Bangalore is growing at rapid pace. Due to urbanization Bangalore's geographical limits
has been extending, meanwhile its population is increasing day by day. BWSSB is playing
a leading role in Greater Bangalore administration. BWSSB is supplying drinking water
to Bangalore and it has taken responsibility to waste water processing.
BWSSB which was established in 1964, introduced variety of projects to supply drinking
water for public utility. Due to non availability of water sources in Bangalore, BWSSB has
implemented Kaveri River water Supply Scheme in 1974. Again in 1982, 1993 and 2002
another 3 phases of water were successfully launched.
Presently, out of Kaveri Water Supply Schemes 4 phases serving 900 million litres
drinking water every day to Bangalore.
Kaveri 4th phase, 2nd stage water supply scheme approximately costing 3,384 crore Rs. is
promoted with the help of International community like Japan.
Through this innovative scheme by 2011, the BWSSB aims to supply further 500 million
of drinking water to the city.
The Bangalore city limit has expanded geographically from 250 sq. k.m to 725sq. k.m, has
the population densely grown to 75 lakhs.
By the year 2036, the scarcity for the water would be increased to 250 million litres
everyday. Thereby, creating a deficiency of 1050 million litres of water.
In persuade of this great scarcity of water, BWSSB has taken effective measure to
implement the system of rainwater harvesting. And has idea to make it mandatory to adopt
rain harvesting method to every house. And government has agreed to amend the rules of
BWSSB.
(P.B. Ramamurthy)
Rainwater
Rainwater
Filter
Sump
Sump
Rainwater
Filter
Drinking
Cooking
Bath
Wash
Sump
Gardening
Rainwater
Rainwater
Filter
Filter
Borewell
Openwell
Average annual rainfall in Karantaka State 5
Recharge
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Method
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Shopping
Apartments etc.
Open areas
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5. Average Annual Rainfall in Karnataka State
(Talukwise 12 years average rainfall)
Sl District & Average Rain Collection on Sl District & Average Rain Collection on
No Taluk (mm) 40 ft x 60 ft site No Taluk (mm) 40 ft x 60 ft site
(ltr) (ltr)
Bangalore District (U) Davangere District
Anekal Channagiri
Bangalore North Davangere
Bangalore South Harappanahalli
Bangalore District (R) Harihara
Channapatna Honnali
Devanahalli Jagalur
Doddaballapur
Chamarajanagar District
Hoskote
Chamarajanagar
Kanakapura
Gundlupet
Magadi
Kollegal
Nelamangala
Yelandhur
Ramanagar
Kolar District Mysore District
Bagepalli Heggadadevanakote
Bangarapete Hunsur
Chikkaballapur Krishnarajanagar
Chintamani Mysore
Gowribidanur Nanjanagudu
Gudibande Piriyapatna
Kolar T.Narasipura
Malur Mandya District
Mulabagilu Krishnarajapete
Shidlagatta Maddur
Srinivasapura Malavalli
Tumkur District Mandya
Chikkanayakanahalli Nagamangala
Gubbi Pandavapura
Koratagere Shrirangapatna
Kunigal
Bellari District
Madhugiri
Bellari
Pavagada
Hadagali
Sira
Hosapete
Tiptur
Hagaribommanahalli
Tumkur
Kodligi
Turuvekere
Sondur
Chitradurga District
Siruguppa
Challakere
Chitradurga Koppala District
Hiriyur Gangavathi
Holalkere Koppala
Hosadurga Kustagi
Molakalmuru Yalburgi
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Average Annual Rainfall in Karnataka State
(Talukwise 12 years Average Rainfall)
Sl District & Average Rain Collection on Sl District & Average Rain Collection on
No Taluk (mm) 40 ft x 60 ft site No Taluk (mm) 40 ft x 60 ft site
(ltr) (ltr)
Raichuru District Bijapura District
Devadurga Bagevadi
Lingasuguru Bijapura
Manavi Indi
Raichuru Muddebihala
Sindhanuru Sindhagi
Gulbarga District Gadag District
Afjalpura Gadag
Aland Mundiragi
Chincholi Naragunda
Chitthapura Rona
Gulbarga Sirahatti
Jevargi Haveri District
Sedam Byadagi
Shahapura Hanagal
Shorapura Haveri
Yadagiri Hirekerura
Ranibennuru
Bidar District
Savanuru
Orad
Shiggavi
Bidar
Dharavada District
Bhalki
Daravada
Basavakalyana
Hubballi
Humnabad
Kallagatagi
Kundagola
Belagam District
Navalgunda
Athani
Bylahongala Shivamogga
Belagavi Bhadravathi
Chikkodi Hosanagar
Gokak Sagara
Hukkeri Shikaripura
Khanapura Shivamogga
Ramadurga Sorabha
Rayabaga Thirthahalli
Savadatthi Hasana District
Aluru
Bagalakote
Arakalagudu
Badami
Arasikere
Bagalakote
Beluru
Bilgi
Channarayapattana
Hunagund
Hasana
Jamakhandi
Holenarasipura
Mudhola
Sakaleshpura
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Average Annual Rainfall in Karnataka State
(Talukwise 12 years Average Rainfall)
Sl District & Average Rain Collection on Sl District & Average Rain Collection on
No Taluk (mm) 40 ft x 60 ft site No Taluk (mm) 40 ft x 60 ft site
(ltr) (ltr)
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Major Cities of India 100 Years Average Rainfall Data
Indian Capital No. of Yearly Collection on
Cities Rainfall Data (mm) 40 ft x 60 ft site (ltr)
Rainy Days
Hyderabad
Chennai
Mumbai
Delhi
Kolkata
First two uses require cleaner water (primary use). For bathing, washing, gardening
and flushing of toilets, relatively less clean water can be used (secondary use).
Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) can meet all these needs with suitable RWH techniques.
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Indian Standards
Institution, BIS 10500:1991
5 25 5 10
5 50 5 25
Unobjectionable - - Unobjectionable
pH 7.0-8.5 6.5-9.2 6.5-8.5 No relaxation
75 200 75 200
< 30 if SO4 is
250 mg/1, upto
150 mg/1 if SO4 150 30 100
is less than
250 mg/1
0.05 1.5 0.3 1.0
- 3 - 0.01
- 30 - 1.0
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Roofs are of broadly two categories flat roofs and sloping roofs. Flat roofs, made with
reinforced cement concrete, normally have waterproofing course as surface finish. The
waterproof course is done with a small slope towards the downtake pipes. Usual
practice is to use lime surkhi. In recent times a rich cement mortar is used ('muddy' in
local parlance). Weatherproof tiles are also laid on cement mortar. These types of roofs
are ideal for rooftop Rainwater Harvesting.
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roof
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Filter Element Rainwater Outlet
Flush Valve
Rainwater Inlet
Apart from these, There are many concepts and products available in the market for filtering
Rainwater. KSCST and BWSSB are not promoting any particular filter or any company.
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These PopUp filters are simple in design and
are very flexible to install in varying field
conditions.
The function details of automatic first flush separator and sand bed filter:
Rainwater collected from the roof top will enter the first flush lock, which will allow
only the initial rainwater with all the dirt and contaminants of the roof to flow in to the
flush tank and automatically divert the subsequent flow in to the sand bed filter
aminants chamber. The filtered water from the sand bed filter will flow in to the sump for future
w cleaner use. The stagnant water in the first flush tank and sand bed filter chamber is allowed
ter bed. to in filter in to the ground (the bottom of these tanks are not cemented to facilitate
ground water recharge). This arrangement automatically keeps the first flush and
sand bed filter chambers dry during the non rain days.
Clean the first flush chamber once in a month during the rainy season by
scraping the bottom and removing all the silt and other material collected in the
chamber.
9"
water, dry in sun and refill them back in the Filtered water outlet
filter chamber. Flush Valve
20 mm and 40 mm Agrigate
Important: Rainwater inlet
Keep the FFL and filter bed First Flush Lock Sand bed filter
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road
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vehicle parking etc. can be taken up. Rainwater flowing from the PopUp filter into these
barrel system of infiltration gallery and recharges groundwater.
It is advised not to allow the filtered rainwater from the PopUp filters in to the borewell
(live or faliled). Fine silt or dust from the roof may pass through the filter and block the
micro - pores or aquifers in the bore well causing permanent damage to the borewell.
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Ground water Recharge through openwell
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drought
neighbours
ground water Recharge?
Washing machine water
for toilet flushing
Bore Well
Rainwater is used for all household purposes (except toilet flush). Water from washing
machine is stored in a separate tank (sump - 3) and the same is used for flushing toilets.
This facility reduces the total consumption of water to 400liter per day.
meet
14. Annexure
1. Maintenance of Sand bed filter
"Keeping the Roof Clean provides Clean Rainwater "
1. The filtration tank can be built using brick and cement. The dimension of the tank
can be 1'6"x1'6"x1'0". A sieve of diameter 1'6" made of aluminum / steel can also be
used instead of a masonry tank.
2. A plastic mesh has to be spread at the bottom of the filter bed above which coarse
riverbed sand is filled up to three fourth of the tank.
3. Aggregates need to be filled for a height of 2" above the sand.
4. Rainwater filtered through Sand bed filter can be used for drinking*, cooking* and
other purposes.
1. Aggregates, sand and plastic mesh need to be taken out of the filter chamber
periodically and washed in fresh water, dry in sun and refill them back in the filter chamber.
Note:
1. Sand bed filter must be cleaned for the sediments periodically depending upon
the amount of dirt accumulated on the rooftop.
2. In case the bacterial contamination is found in the rainwater collected from the
roof; it has to be treated with chemicals such as chlorine (Chlorination), boiling etc
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Vent Hole
Filter Element
Rainwater Outlet
Stabilizer Pipe
Flush Valve
Rainwater Inlet
The PopUp Filter has three components (rainwater receptor, flush valve and
filter element). Rainwater receptor is where the rainwater is allowed to flow from down
pipes in to the filter and a flush valve is provided to flush the first flow of the rainwater
along with leaves, dust etc. Water received in the receptor flows upwards against
gravity through a filter element to filter most of the floating elements and allow water to
stabilize in this filtration zone. Rainwater passing through this filter element is relatively
cleaner and flows out through an outlet, which can be led to storage device.
Filter element is mounted on a vertical stabilizer barrel with a friction fit. Filter
element need to be cleaned periodically during the rainy season to remove the
impurities trapped and there by keep the filtration system clean. In the event filter is not
cleaned and the filter element is getting clogged, PopUp Filter has a safety feature
built into it. The water pressure pushes out the clogged filter element from the
stabilizer barrel and allows the water to flow out freely. This safety feature will avoid
flooding of the rooftop because of clogged filter. The first indication of the filter getting
clogged is rainwater flowing out of a vent hole provided on the top of the filter element.
Flush the first rainwater by opening the flush valve on the filter for few minutes, close
the flush valve after all the dirt on the roof is flushed. When the rain stops, flush the
filter and remove the filter cartridge gently from its place and wash it thoroughly under a
running tap by gently tapping the filter element with a stick on all sides. The dirt
sticking in the filter element gets released and washes off. Replace the clean filter
element back to its place by gently inserting it in the barrel. Take care not to press it
too hard at the end. If pressed too hard, filter element gets locked inside the barrel and
may require greater force to retrieve it back when required for cleaning and also may
not PopUp when the filter is clogged or chocked. Allow the filtered water to get stored
in tank for future use.
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Reprint September 2010, 5000 Copies
Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology
Cauvery Bhavan, K.G. Road, Bangalore - 560 009 Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - 560 012 Cauvery Bhavan, K.G. Road, Bangalore - 560 009 Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - 560 012
Tel : 080-2294 5100, 2294 5114 Tel : 080 2334 1652 / 2334 8848 Fax : 080 2334 8840 Tel : 080-2294 5100, 2294 5114 Tel : 080 2334 1652 / 2334 8848 Fax : 080 2334 8840
Email : chairman@bwssb.org, website : www.bwssb.org Email : rwhkscst@vsnl.net, website : www.kscst.iisc.ernet.in/rwh.html Email : chairman@bwssb.org, website : www.bwssb.org Email : rwhkscst@vsnl.net, website : www.kscst.iisc.ernet.in/rwh.html
Reprint September 2010, 5000 Copies
Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology
Cauvery Bhavan, K.G. Road, Bangalore - 560 009 Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - 560 012 Cauvery Bhavan, K.G. Road, Bangalore - 560 009 Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - 560 012
Tel : 080-2294 5100, 2294 5114 Tel : 080 2334 1652 / 2334 8848 Fax : 080 2334 8840 Tel : 080-2294 5100, 2294 5114 Tel : 080 2334 1652 / 2334 8848 Fax : 080 2334 8840
Email : chairman@bwssb.org, website : www.bwssb.org Email : rwhkscst@vsnl.net, website : www.kscst.iisc.ernet.in/rwh.html Email : chairman@bwssb.org, website : www.bwssb.org Email : rwhkscst@vsnl.net, website : www.kscst.iisc.ernet.in/rwh.html