Water scarcity is a growing global concern, exacerbated by climate change and the increasing use of water. Rainwater harvesting is a sustainable approach that captures and stores rainwater for various uses, providing an effective solution to address water scarcity and promote long-term water sustainability. This project proposal outlines a plan for revitalizing existing rainwater harvesting systems to ensure a sustainable water supply.
Currently, there are two good condition big tanks with damaged piping systems that collect rainwater from the roof of the nearest buildings. The damage is due to the piping systems being old and having no regular maintenance as the person in charge is retired. Therefore, the primary objective is to revitalize the existing rainwater harvesting systems for the benefit of the school.
The project requires adequate funding to cover the following expenses:
- Cleaning existing tank (Tank No 1 and No 2) – RM 1000.00
- Replacing missing small tanks that channel excess rainwater (Tank No 1) – RM 2,000.00
- Installing new piping system and labour cost (Tank No 1 and No 2) – RM 4,000.00
- Installing a digital monitoring system in the tank (Tank No 1 and No 2) – RM 4,000.00
Total costs – RM 11,000.00 (estimated)
Implementing rainwater harvesting systems is an effective strategy to achieve sustainable water supply and mitigate the impacts of water scarcity. This project hopes to increase awareness and harness the benefits of rainwater that can contribute to long-term water sustainability, resilience, and improved quality of life for the school and its communities.