Research on assessment of rainwater quality and harvesting solution

Author:

Tuan, Dinh D.A.; Nguyen, Hoang; Trung, Nguyen Hieu; Le, Quang Tri; Nguyen, Minh; Cook, Stephen; Neumann, Luis

Date of Publication:

2013-10-16

Publication Type:

Conference Material

Conference Name:

Conference of Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change, Can Tho City, Vietnam, 22 August2013

Pages:

720-728

Abstract:

Rainwater is a natural water resource which is known to have good water quality. It is considered as an invaluable resource in life. Rainwater harvesting, management and rainwater use have an important role for sustainable development of water resource of many nations. This research on assessment on rainwater quality in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam has shown that the rainwater quality is still quite good and it is unaffected by heavy metal pollutants (such as Cu, Pb, Fe, Zn, Cd, Al), Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and radioactive substance as concerned. To harvest rainwater with good water quality, we need to remove water in the first of rainfall. The research results showed that the first flush should be about 0,6 – 0,8 liter/m2 of roof surface.

Publisher:

Can Tho University

Field Of Research:

Environmental Impact Assessment

Other Resources:

http://dragon.ctu.edu.vn/eng/

Rights Notice:

© Copyright 2013 The Authors

Identifier:

EP1311206

Publication Sub Type:

Conference Paper – Non-refereed

Language:

Vietnamese

Attribution Statement:

Tuan, Dinh D.A.; Nguyen, Hoang; Trung, Nguyen Hieu; Le, Quang Tri; Nguyen, Minh; Cook, Stephen; Neumann, Luis. Research on assessment of rainwater quality and harvesting solution. In: Conference of Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change; 22 August2013; Can Tho City, Vietnam. Can Tho University; 2013. 720-728.