Identification of suitable sites for rainwater harvesting structures in arid and semi-arid regions: A review

Adham, Ammar; Riksen, Michel; Ouessar, Mohamed; Ritsema, C.J.

doi:10.1016/j.iswcr.2016.03.001

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“…Although the results are very similar, Method 2 gives a slightly higher score for the jessour in Sub-catchment 2 (jessour 10-16) and Sub-catchment 3 (jessour [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].…”

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A Methodology to Assess and Evaluate Rainwater Harvesting Techniques in (Semi-) Arid Regions

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Arid and semi-arid regions around the world face water scarcity problems due to lack of precipitation and unpredictable rainfall patterns. For thousands of years, rainwater harvesting (RWH) techniques have been applied to cope with water scarcity. Researchers have used many different methodologies for determining suitable sites and techniques for RWH. However, limited attention has been given to the evaluation of RWH structure performance. The aim of this research was to design a scientifically-based, generally applicable methodology to better evaluate the performance of existing RWH techniques in (semi-) arid regions. The methodology integrates engineering, biophysical and socio-economic criteria using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) supported by the Geographic Information System (GIS). Jessour/Tabias are the most traditional RWH techniques in the Oum Zessar watershed in south-eastern Tunisia, which were used to test this evaluation tool. Fifty-eight RWH locations (14 jessr and 44 tabia) in three main sub-catchments of the watershed were assessed and evaluated. Based on the criteria selected, more than 95% of the assessed sites received low or moderate suitability scores, with only two sites receiving high suitability scores. This integrated methodology, which is highly flexible, saves time and costs, is easy to adapt to different regions and can support designers and decision makers aiming to improve the performance of existing and new RWH sites.

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“…Although the results are very similar, Method 2 gives a slightly higher score for the jessour in Sub-catchment 2 (jessour 10-16) and Sub-catchment 3 (jessour [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].…”

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A Methodology to Assess and Evaluate Rainwater Harvesting Techniques in (Semi-) Arid Regions

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Ouessar

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“…Proper selection of factors is of great importance for identifying sites for specific water storage structures. A review of the literature done by Ammar et al (2016) found that a different number of layers have been used by researchers to rely on the availability of data for potential water storage areas or to identify sites suitable for rainwater harvesting. In several studies related to the identification of water storage sites, the weighted linear combination technique has been used for the integration of biophysical layers in a GIS environment.…”

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“…According to the review study done by Ammar et al (2016) on identification of suitable sites for water storage in arid and semi-arid regions, it was found out that the most common biophysical layers or criteria applied were slope followed by land use/land cover and soil type. We aim to improve the existing methodology by introducing new layers along with the commonly used biophysical layers for estimation of potential runoff storage zones to identify water storage sites.…”

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GIS-based multi criteria decision making method to identify potential runoff storage zones within watershed

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2020

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The objective of this study was to identify potential runoff storage zones based on the various physical characteristics of the Vishwamitri watershed using a GIS-based conceptual framework that combines through analytic hierarchy process using multi criteria decision-making method. The conceptual framework will help to identify potential runoff storage zones for water storage sites based on the various physical characteristics (rainfall, slope, land use/land cover, height above the nearest drainage, stream order, curve number, topographic wetness index) of the watershed. It was found out that 17% of the area is optimally suitable, 33.2% of the area is moderately suitable, 33.1% of the area is marginally suitable and 18.7% of the area is not suitable for water storage zones/ structures. Results will help concerned authorities in the proficient arrangement and execution of water-related plans and schemes, improve water shortage, reduce dependability on ground water and ensure sustainable water availability for local and agricultural purposes in the study area. ARTICLE HISTORY

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“…The model accordingly specifies potential water-harvesting and -storage sites for water storage and soil-moisture conservation on farms (Weerasinghe et al, 2011). Ammar et al (2016) reviewed the methodologies and the main criteria that have been applied in arid and semi-arid regions (ASARs) during the last three decades. They categorised and compared four main methodologies of site selection, identified three main sets of criteria for selecting RWH locations, and identified the main characteristics of the most common RWH techniques used in ASARs.…”

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“…Throughout history, archaeological evidence has revealed RWH sites that were implemented in Jordan, the Al-Negev desert, Syria, Tunisia and Iraq. The earliest signs of RWH are believed to have been constructed over 9000 years ago in the Edom Mountains in southern Jordan (Al-Adamat, 2008; Ammar et al, 2016). The most common RWH techniques in arid and semi-arid regions are dams, terracing, ponds and pans, percolation tanks and nala bunds.…”

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Evaluating rainwater harvesting systems in arid and semi-arid regions

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Identification of suitable sites for rainwater harvesting structures in arid and semi-arid regions: A review

Cited by 220 publications

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A Methodology to Assess and Evaluate Rainwater Harvesting Techniques in (Semi-) Arid Regions

A Methodology to Assess and Evaluate Rainwater Harvesting Techniques in (Semi-) Arid Regions

GIS-based multi criteria decision making method to identify potential runoff storage zones within watershed

Evaluating rainwater harvesting systems in arid and semi-arid regions

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