The utilization of the rainwater stored in cisterns is one of the alternative solutions for the water supply. A rainwater capitation system adequate should be carefully designed, adopting the appropriate calculation method ...

The adoption of catchment systems of rainwater as source of drinking water is a disseminated practice in many parts of the world. The system efficiency is directly connected to the suitable sizing of the reservoir. The aim ...

In the context of water scarcity, especially in the semi-arid region, it becomes necessary of the search for alternative solutions that allow the increase of water availability,among which is the use of cisterns for ...

Water is one of the most widely used natural resources in the world, being of public domain and multiple use.In this way, it's necessary to manage the water resources in order to assure the uses of water as well as ...

Rainwater harvesting systems have been pointed out as an important source to meet water demands. In general, the reservoir is the most expensive item of the system. Depending on the chosen method, the system can be over- ...