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Author (up) Mekuria, W.; Tegegne, D.
Title Water harvesting Type Book Chapter
Year 2023 Publication Encyclopedia of Soils in the Environment (Second Edition) Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 593-607
Keywords Climate change, Ecosystem services, Environmental benefits, Population growth, Resilient community, Resilient environment, Socio-economic benefits, Urbanizations, Water harvesting, Water quality, Water security
Abstract Water harvesting is the intentional collection and concentration of rainwater and runoff to offset irrigation demands. Secondary benefits include decreased flood and erosion risk. Water harvesting techniques include micro- and macro-catchment systems, floodwater harvesting, and rooftop and groundwater harvesting. The techniques vary with catchment type and size, and the method of water storage. Micro-catchment water harvesting, for example, requires the development of small structures and targets increased water delivery and storage to the root zone whereas macro-catchment systems collect runoff water from large areas. The sustainability of water harvesting techniques at the local level are usually constrained by several factors such as labor, construction costs, loss of productive land, and maintenance, suggesting that multiple solutions are required to sustain the benefits of water harvesting techniques.
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Publisher Academic Press Place of Publication Oxford Editor Goss, M.J.; Oliver, M.
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN 978-0-323-95133-3 Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes Approved no
Call Number THL @ christoph.kuells @ Mekuria2023593 Serial 225
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Author (up) Mekuria, W.; Tegegne, D.
Title Water harvesting Type Book Chapter
Year 2023 Publication Encyclopedia of Soils in the Environment (Second Edition) Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 593-607
Keywords Climate change, Ecosystem services, Environmental benefits, Population growth, Resilient community, Resilient environment, Socio-economic benefits, Urbanizations, Water harvesting, Water quality, Water security
Abstract Water harvesting is the intentional collection and concentration of rainwater and runoff to offset irrigation demands. Secondary benefits include decreased flood and erosion risk. Water harvesting techniques include micro- and macro-catchment systems, floodwater harvesting, and rooftop and groundwater harvesting. The techniques vary with catchment type and size, and the method of water storage. Micro-catchment water harvesting, for example, requires the development of small structures and targets increased water delivery and storage to the root zone whereas macro-catchment systems collect runoff water from large areas. The sustainability of water harvesting techniques at the local level are usually constrained by several factors such as labor, construction costs, loss of productive land, and maintenance, suggesting that multiple solutions are required to sustain the benefits of water harvesting techniques.
Address
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Academic Press Place of Publication Oxford Editor Goss, M.J.; Oliver, M.
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN 978-0-323-95133-3 Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes Approved no
Call Number THL @ christoph.kuells @ Mekuria2023593 Serial 265
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