Client

Dr. Prameela

Location

Narsingi

Type

Site Area

64,794 sq. meters

Rooftop Area

27,722 sq. meters

Annual Rainwater Potential

5.49 cr litres

Result - Savings Annually

3.84 cr litres
Rainwater Saved

INR 7695600
Monetary Savings

6996
Water Tankers Saved

Problem

At Aparna Elixir, although rainwater harvesting pits exist for each villa, they are currently non-functional or left as dummy pits. Downpipes from rooftops are not connected to any storage or recharge system, allowing clean rooftop rainwater to flow directly onto the community roads. At the community level, stormwater from internal roads flows through saucer drains into stormwater box drains, with additional water entering from a nearby nala. However, the quality of nala water is uncertain, posing risks if used for recharge. Furthermore, due to the presence of an electrical transformer near Borewell EB6, recharge interventions in that area are not feasible. Overall, significant rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge opportunities are being missed at both individual and community scales.

Solution

At the villa level, a strong opportunity exists to harvest and recharge rooftop rainwater. It is recommended to connect rooftop downpipes to inline filters, leading to sealed cement ring storage sumps (10 ft deep). These should overflow into revamped cement ring recharge pits of the same depth. Ensuring rooftops are kept clean during monsoons will help maintain water quality for reuse.

At the community level, if water quality from the nala is confirmed to be clean, it can be harvested through multiple injection borewells strategically placed near functioning borewells and lawn areas to mitigate flooding. Otherwise, this source should be avoided for recharge. Additionally, injection borewells with recharge pits (equipped with steel V-wire filters to prevent silt entry) can be established at stormwater junctions across every street. A geophysical study is recommended to determine suitable locations for these interventions. During non-rainy days, submersible pumps can be used to draw water from these shallow recharge systems to prevent stagnation and maintain recharge capacity. Lastly, to protect groundwater quality, it is advised to avoid the use of fertilizers during the monsoon season across the community’s green spaces.