Optimum Matching Model Using Long-Term Computing on Safer Rural Domestic Water Supply Based on Rainwater Harvesting

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Dec 14;15(12):2864. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15122864.

Abstract

A safe rural domestic water supply project has been initiated based on different consumption uses. Long-term computation method and the water balance principle are used to analyze the yearly water demand. Water supply and demand balance is achieved through regulated planning of the rainwater collection surface area and water storage capacity. The best combination of collection area and storage capacity is then determined for various rainfall zones in order to satisfy safe domestic water needs. Ultimately, an optimum matching model is developed to utilize rainwater harvesting for providing safe domestic water in rural areas.

Keywords: long-term method; optimum matching pattern; rainwater utilization; rural domestic water supply; water balance.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • China
  • Conservation of Natural Resources / methods*
  • Humans
  • Models, Theoretical*
  • Rain*
  • Rural Health*
  • Safety
  • Water Quality*
  • Water Supply / methods*