DESIGN AND ESTIMATES OF

RAINWATER HARVESTING
SYSTEM OF SPAMAST CAMPUSES
Ferdinand Zamora
BSAE

Dr. Irvin C. Generalao, Engr. Clara A. Acebes

Engr. Eduardo F. Aquino and Ar. Jason B. Santos
Advisory Committee

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Fresh water
Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater Harvesting system
Reduces Water bills

Objectives of the Study

1. To determine the water distribution of SPAMAST
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

campuses.
To determine the water consumption of SPAMAST
campuses.
To determine the rainfall characteristics of
SPAMAST campuses.
To analyze the rainwater harvesting potentials of
SPAMAST campuses.
To design of rainwater harvesting system.
To estimate the cost of construction for rainwater
harvesting system in SPAMAST campuses.

Significance of Study
To provide option to have alternate source of

water and to maximize the use of rainwater

harvesting system.
Baseline information and guides for the future

similar researches.

Scope and Limitation of the Study

Design and estimates of rainwater harvesting

system in three SPAMAST campuses.

Base on the average monthly rainfall gathered

from the campuses.

METHODOLOGY
Research Locale
The design and estimates of rainwater
harvesting system of SPAMAST campuses (Malita
campus, Buhangin campus and Digos campus)
from November, 2014 to January 2015.

METHODOLOGY
Gathering Procedure
Water distribution of SPAMAST campuses
Gathering of water consumption of SPAMAST

campuses
Gathering available rainfall data from
SPAMAST meteorological station.
Analyzing rainwater harvesting potentials
Design and estimates of rainwater harvesting
system

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Water Distribution of SPAMAST Campuses

Figure 6. Water Distribution in SPAMAST- CAMFS,

Poblacion, Malita, Davao Occidental.

Figure 7. Water Distribution in SPAMAST-Buhangin,

Buhangin, Malita, Davao Occidental.

Figure 8. Water Distribution in SPAMASTCAS, Matti, Digos City.

Water Consumption Data of SPAMAST

Campuses

Figure 9.Graphical Illustration of Water Consumption of

SPAMAST- CAS Campus.

Figure 10.Graphical Illustration of Water Consumption

per cluster
in 2013-2014, SPAMAST-Main Campus.

Average Monthly Rainfall (mm)

Rainfall Characteristics of SPAMAST

Campuses
80.00
70.00
60.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00

Figure 11. Average Rainfall Data occurred in

SPAMAST-CAS
Campus (2014).

Total Monthly Rainfall (mm)

450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Jul.-10
Aug.-10
Sep.-10
Oct.-10
Nov.-10
Dec.-10
Jan.-11
Feb.-11
Mar.-11
Apr.-11
May.-11
Jun.-11Jul.11
Aug.-11
Sep.-11
Oct.-11
Nov.-11
Dec.-11
Jan.-12
Feb.-12

Figure 12.Average Rainfall Data occurred in

SPAMAST- Buhangin Campus (2010-2012).

Rainwater Harvesting Potentials in SPAMAST

Campuses
Table 6.

Calculation of Rooftop Area of All Building

No.

Building Name

Area (m)

Gen.Ed Bldg.-Cas

820

Gen.Ed Bldg.-Buhangin

1428

Dormitory-Buhangin

320

GenEd Bldg.-Main

820

Dormitory-Main

200

Academic Bldg.-Main

360

Education Bldg.-Main

700

FMS Bldg.-Main

360

Admin-Main

240

Design of Rainwater Harvesting System

Figure 16. Plumbing Layout of Rainwater

Harvester in
SPAMAST-CAS, Digos City.

Figure 17.
Harvester
Details.

Installation Plan of the Rainwater

Collecting Pipes and Connection

Figure 19. Tank Tower Details and Foundation

Details.

Table 7.
Total Cost Estimates of Rainwater Harvesting
System in SPAMAST Campuses.
Cost of
Construction
()

No.

Building Name

Roof Top Area

(m)

GenEd bldg. -CAS

410

6 m

136,886.60

GenEd bldg.-Buhangin

714

8 m

137,640.60

W.Dorm-Buhangin

160

3 m

84,964.32

Acad. Bldg.-Malita

410

3 m

84,964.32

Admin Bldg.-Malita

100

3 m

79,406.04

FMS Bldg.-Malita

180

3 m

86,421.10

Educ. Bldg.-Malita

350

4 m

97,214.70

W.Dorm.-Malita

120

3 m

80,279.64

GenEd Bldg.-Malita

410

6 m

136,886.60

Tank Capacity

Total cost of Construction of Rainwater Harvesting System in Campuses

924,663.92

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND

RECOMMENDATION
Summary
It was evaluated to determined the water distribution of SPAMAST

campuses, determine the water consumption ,to analyze the rainwater

harvesting potential of SPAMAST campuses, to design and estimates
the cost for construction of Rainwater harvesting system in campuses.
The Highest water consumption data of SPAMAST-CAS was recorded on

July 2014, valuing 597.00 m. The lowest measured data in was 35.00
m on March 2013

 In SPAMAST-Malita, the highest consumption occurred from January 2013 to

October 2014 was the cluster-dormitory or meter no.960704557 valuing

368.00 m on September 2014 . Among the Four clusters, only the Model
house has almost no water consumed in 2013 and the largest value of water
consumed was 232.00 m in the month of October 2014.
nine potential rainwater harvesting can be utilized. The Dormitory,

Academic building, Administration building, FMS building, Education building

and the General education building in SPAMAST-Main Malita, one from
SPAMAST-CAS Digos where the General Education building. The womens
dormitory and the General education building in Buhangin campus.

 In designing rainwater harvesting system the utilization of water is

need to be considered in order to lessen the procurement of water

from the local water provider and the erosion of river banks will be
lessened.
The design is focused in flushing of comfort rooms and for the

irrigation purposes.
The total cost estimates for construction of rainwater harvesting

system in SPAMAST Campuses was 924,663.92 pesos.

Conclusion
The following conclusions were drawn:
the water that procured from water districts will be decreased with

the help of this technology.

Rainwater harvesting is seems to be a perfect replacement for

surface & ground water as later is concerned with the rising cost as
well as ecological problems.
It was finally concluded that implementation of RAINWATER

HARVESTING PROJECT to the campuses of SPAMAST.

Recommendation
There is a need to conduct seminar and training on the current

issues on water problems and purchasing, and introduced the

benefits of rainwater harvesting system in the community.
There should be monthly data of consumption of water that are

pump underground in every campus.

There should be maintenance in water distribution lines in

SPAMAST campuses.

 Therefore, water is highly a precious natural resource which is

always in high demand today and thus, RAINWATER HARVESTING

AT SPAMAST campuses is highly recommended.