The effect of number of tanks on water quality in rainwater harvesting systems under sudden contaminant input

Dissanayake, Janith; Han, Myung Joo

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144553

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“…It is necessary to mention that rainwater harvesting systems need maintenance. Some studies have observed poor microbial water quality (Al-Batsh et al 2019 ; Dissanayake and Han 2021 ). Other studies have shown that suitable treatment and disinfection methods can convert harvested rainwater into drinking water (Alim et al 2020 ).…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable green roofs: a comprehensive review of influential factors

Shahmohammad

Hosseinzadeh

Dvorak

et al. 2022

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Green roofs have gained much attention as a modern roofing surface due to their potential to deliver many environmental and social benefits. Studies have indicated that different GR designs deliver different ecosystem services, and there are important factors that affect GR performance. This article reviewed significant factors that influence GR performance and sustainability. Substrate and drainage layer material choice significantly affects stormwater retention potential, leachate quality, plant survival, and determines GR environmental footprints. Subsequently, type of plants, their form, and kinds used on GRs impact GR ecosystem function. Leaf area is the most studied trait due to its influence on the cooling potential and energy performance. In order to achieve a sustainable GR, it is essential to select the type of plants that have a high survival rate. Perennial herbs, particularly forbs and grass as dominant groups, are heat and drought tolerant, which make them suitable in GR experiment. Furthermore, selecting a suitable irrigation system is as important as two other factors for having a sustainable GR. Irrigation is essential for plant survival, and due to the current pressure on valuable water sources, it is important to select a sustainable irrigation system. This review presents three sustainable irrigation methods: (i) employing alternative water sources such as rainwater, greywater, and atmospheric water; (ii) smart irrigation and monitoring; and (iii) using adaptive materials and additives that improve GR water use. This review sheds new insights on the design of high-performance, sustainable GRs and provides guidance for the legislation of sustainable GR.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%