PROJECT TITLE: IMPLEMENTING A RAIN WATER
HARVESTING SYSTEM FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER
MANAGEMENT
PREPARED BY: MUGISHA ISAIAH
DATE: 9TH JANUARY ,2025
INTRODUCTION
Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) refers to the
collection and storage of water for various purposes such
as irrigation, drinking water, deceasing municipal bills,
and water consumption for house hold issues addressing
water scarcity promote sustainable water management
practices and promoting environmental sustainability
OBJECTIVES
1. Sustainable water supply : Provide an alternative
source of water for non- potable and potable
purposes thus this will reduce pressure on other
sources of water
2. Reduce municipal bills: This project will also lower
costs for households and institutions like our school
Central School Hoima
3. Reduce storm and water run off: Reduce the risk of
urban flooding by storing excess water
4. Spread the gospel of the rainwater harvesting
system and its impact to the community
PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
The project focuses on promoting the
sustainable use of rain water to prevent over
extraction from local sources and reduce the impact
on the surrounding ecosystem
The project also focuses on designing a rain
water harvesting system for a selected location that
will collect rain water from roof tops filter it and
store for various uses
LITERATURE REVIEW OF THE PROJECT
Rainwater harvesting is an old practice
that involves collecting and storing rain water for
various purposes such as irrigation, drinking,
sanitation and industrial purposes.
With increasing water concerns about
water scarcity and environmental degradation,
Rainwater Harvesting has gained significant
attention as a a sustainable water management
solution.
This literature review explores various
aspects of rainwater harvesting, including the
importance
JUSTIFICATION
The project is worthy to be carried out
because it will mainly meet the problems of water
scarcity , excessive water bills and reducing on soil
erosion where by it will reduce reliance on municipal
water systems where by users can quickly off set by
long-term saving in water bills
In areas where water is expensive it can
be a solution where by the reduction in consumption
of municipal water directly translates to economic
saving for households , business and industries.
Additionally harvested water can be for
non-potable and potable purposes such as irrigation,
toilet flushing and landscape watering thus reducing
the overall cost of water from municipal supply
In the long run, the investment in rain
water harvesting proves to be financially beneficial
In remote areas where water access
maybe limited, rainwater harvesting can significantly
improve water water security during times of crisis
or natural disaster such as floods or droughts,
communities with rain water harvesting systems are
better equipped to manage water shortages and
ensure water reliable supply
Rain water harvesting is an eco-friendly practice that
promotes sustainability. By using natural rain fall, it
helps to reduce depletion of local freshwater
resources including rivers, lakes, and aquifer. This
sustainable water management technique also help
mitigate the environmental impacts of water
extraction such as ecosystem damage and soil
degradation .Furthermore by reducing the need for
external water sources, rain water harvesting lowers
energy consumption associated with water
conservation and the reduction of greenhouse gas
emissions
Project Activities
Day Activity Resources Person Remarks
needed Responsible
01 Survey Funds , Mugisha Done
about transport Evelyne(mummy)
my and food
project
O2 Writing Computer Isaiah Done
down
the
project
report
03
04
Achievements
1. Reducing energy consumption for water pumping
and transportation
2. Conducted awareness programs benefiting
residents
3. Encouraged households on water management
Resources Mobilized
1. Funds : helped me to run the promptly in terms of
transport and facilitation
2. Computer and flash discs : these helped me to
store my project and note down all project
activities
3. Plastics like bottles and others that helped me
design the water harvesting system
Problems and Challenges
1. High initial costs where by the set up process may be
unaffordable for some communities
2. Water quality issues where filtration must be
efficient to avoid contamination
3. Mock and criticism from residents
4. Poor weather conditions like dry season that did not
facilitate my project plans
Solutions to problems above
1. The issue of funds was worked upon by my mother
whereby she provided me with the necessary fund to
run my project promptly
2. Use of locally available materials
3. Showcase awareness success stories of water
harvesting systems and cost saving examples to
encourage adoption
4. Work with local authorities to streamline approval
processes for the rain water harvesting systems
Lessons and skills learnt
1. Sustainability awareness: understanding the
importance of conserving water and promoting
sustainable practices in daily life and infrastructure
planning
2. Water resource management: insights in to the
efficient utilization and storage of rain water
reducing dependency on municipal water supplies
3. Environmental impact : realizing the positive effects
of rainwater harvesting on reducing soil erosion,
controlling urban flooding and recharging ground
water
4. Community engagement : the importance of raising
awareness among communities about adopting eco-
friendly water solutions
Skills Developed
Technical skills: designing a rainwater harvesting
system and understanding the engineering behind
collection and filtration
Project management: planning and executing the
project within the set timelines
Conclusion
Implementing a rainwater harvesting system is a
sustainable solution to address water scarcity and ensure
efficient water use. This project not only conserves water
but also encourages eco-friendly practices, contributing
to long- term environmental benefits
Recommendations
Economic and Financial recommendations: use of
cost effective materials to reduce expenses and
environmental impact
Community and social recommendations: conduct
workshops or seminars to educate the community
about rainwater harvesting importance and long
term benefits
