Rainwater Harvesting – Urban

Whom to Contact for Rainwater Harvesting
- Mumbai
Other States
- Chennai
  - The residents of Chennai and sub-urban areas may contact the following address -source: chennaimetrowater.tn.nic.in
- Orissa
  - Orissa Watershed Development Mission (OWDM)
Introduction
- Rain water Harvesting and Artificial Recharge to Ground Water
Rainwater Harvesting Techniques
- Mumbai
  - Water Conservation and Rainwater Harvesting for Brihanmumbai
FAQs on Rainwater Harvesting
How much rainwater can be harvested -To illustrate how rainwater harvesting can meet your water requirements
How is Rainwater Harvesting Done?
Government Policies / Notifications
- Powers & Functions / Regulatory Measures / Ground Water Legislation -Central Ground Water Authority, Ministry of Water Resources, Govt. of India
- Policy Guidelines -Central Ground Water Authority, Ministry of Water Resources, Govt. of India (pdf)
- Legislation on Rainwater Harvesting
  - Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    - Port Blair
      - Legislation on Rainwater Harvesting in Port Blair
  - Gujarat
    - Ahmedabad
      - Legislation on Rainwater Harvesting in Ahmedabad
  - Himachal Pradesh
    - Legislation on Rainwater Harvesting in Himachal Pradesh
  - Karnataka
    - Bangalore
      - Legislation on Rainwater Harvesting in Bangalore
- Maharashtra
  - Regulation in Maharashtra -Water Supply and Sanitation Department, Govt. of Maharashtra
  - Rainwater harvesting made compulsory in Mumbai by BMC -Fresh rule for all new complexes with over 5000 sq mts area
- New Delhi
- Legislation on Rainwater Harvesting in New Delhi
Tamil Nadu
- Tamilnadu Muncipal Laws ordinance has made rainwater harvesting mandatory for all the buildings.
  - Maharashtra
Bangalore
- Rainwater Harvesting Scenario in Bangalore -source:
Chennai
- Rainwater Harvesting Scenario in Chennai
Delhi
- Rainwater Harvesting Scenario in Delhi
  - Other States
    - Bangalore
      - WIPRO technologies, Electronic city, Hosur Road, Bangalore
  - Delhi
    - BPCL Housing Complex Rainwater Harvesting System
    - Hero Honda Motors Rainwater Harvesting System
Tamil Nadu
Ezhilagam & Annexe Buildings
Study / Publications on Rainwater Harvesting
- Rain water Harvesting – Case Study around Mumbai area -By Indian Railways Institute of Civil Engineering, Pune (pdf)
- Manual on Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting Systems in Schools -Maintenance Schedule, Post Storage Treatment Procedure and Precautions (pdf)
Newspaper Articles
- Library of Articles related to Rainwater Harvesting
- Adopt rainwater harvesting, get rebate in taxes – Jan 31, 2010 – DNA -To boost RWH, the BMC plans to give a rebate in property tax as an incentive to buildings, societie
- DNA: Mumbai police sets up rainwater harvesting project: April 13, 2010
- TOI: Recycling water systems soon to be mandatory in all new constructions: May 15, 2009
- TOI: Take a look at 4 easy methods to harvest rainwater: June 10, 2008 (doc)
- TOI: Laws already being in place, rainwater harvesting remains a rare phenomenon: June 10, 2008
- Oct 4, 2006: News: TOI, Mumbai: Rainwater harvesting -Mumbai loses the water war -Despite acute shortage, city fails to tap the potential of rainwater harvesting systems
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