Abstract
Rainwater harvesting is an ancient practice currently used for flood and drought risk mitigation. It is a well-known solution with different levels of advanced technology associated with it. This study is aimed at reviewing the state of the art with regards to rainwater harvesting, treatment, and management. It focuses on the environmental and social benefits of rainwater harvesting and links them to the Sustainable Development Goals. The review identifies characteristics of laws and regulations that encourage this practice and their current limitations. It presents methodologies to design a rainwater harvesting system, describes the influence of design variables, and the impact of temporal and spatial scales on the system’s performance. The manuscript also analyzes the most advanced technologies for rainwater treatment, providing insights into various processes by discussing diverse physiochemical and biological technology options that are in the early stages of development. Finally, it introduces trends and perspectives which serve to increase rainwater harvesting, water reuse, and effective management.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 1518 |
| Journal | Water (Switzerland) |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 8 |
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| Publication status | Published - Apr 2023 |
Keywords
- climate change
- low impact development
- management
- mitigation
- rainwater harvesting
- rainwater harvesting systems
- rainwater reuse
- rainwater treatment
- sustainable urban drainage systems
- water supply
