干旱区生态环境知识资源中心(Arid): Rainwater harvesting system: a sustainable method for landscape development in semiarid regions, the case of Malayer University campus in Iran

Arid

DOI	10.1007/s10668-018-0218-8
	Rainwater harvesting system: a sustainable method for landscape development in semiarid regions, the case of Malayer University campus in Iran
	Saeedi, Iman 1; Goodarzi, Mohsen 2
通讯作者	Saeedi, Iman
来源期刊	ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
ISSN	1387-585X
EISSN	1573-2975
出版年	2020
卷号	22 期号:2 页码:1579-1598
英文摘要	Water scarcity is a big obstacle for developing urban landscapes in cities located in arid and semiarid areas. This issue is very critical in most parts of Iran including city of Malayer. Despite a high rate of physical development, Malayer University campus is suffering from a lack of sustainable water resources for landscape irrigation. Therefore, finding a sustainable water resource for this campus is crucial. Rainwater harvesting system, as an acceptable water resource management method, can be considered as an alternative method for landscape irrigation. Hence, the aim of this study is to determine the suitability and estimate the amount of collectible rainwater in the campus that can be used for landscape irrigation. To achieve these goals, the information such as meteorological data, topography maps, rainwater quality tests, soil experiments, and a land use map of the campus was collected. Then, the amount of collectible water based on the amount of precipitation and the area of non-permeable surfaces was calculated. Based on the average amount of precipitation from 1990 to 2013, we found the potentially collectible rainwater from November to March of each year that can be used in the dry seasons. The volume of collectible rainwater was estimated to be 10,927.7, 17,204.5, and 1392.4 m(3) from roofs, roads, and walkways, respectively. Three different scenarios for finding the optimum capacity of cisterns were suggested based on the amount and the periods of precipitation. After analyzing each scenario along with conducting a cost-benefit analysis, the most suitable scenario for the capacity of cisterns was suggested. Finally, based on the location of the non-permeable surfaces, the location of the target green spaces, and topography of the site, the most appropriate locations for placing the cisterns were proposed. As the problem of water shortage and lack of appropriate water resource management is threatening many cities in the developing countries, this study can be beneficial for all those regions.
英文关键词	Water shortage Campus Open space Rainwater harvesting system Landscape development
类型	Article
语种	英语
国家	Iran ; USA
收录类别	SCI-E
WOS记录号	WOS:000511659800043
WOS关键词	RUNOFF ; REDUCTION
WOS类目	Green & Sustainable Science & Technology ; Environmental Sciences
WOS研究方向	Science & Technology - Other Topics ; Environmental Sciences & Ecology
资源类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.177/qdio/handle/2XILL650/314402
作者单位	1.Malayer Univ, Dept Landscape Engn, Fac Agr, Malayer, Iran; 2.Michigan State Univ, Sch Planning Design & Construct, E Lansing, MI 48824 USA
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Saeedi, Iman,Goodarzi, Mohsen. Rainwater harvesting system: a sustainable method for landscape development in semiarid regions, the case of Malayer University campus in Iran[J],2020,22(2):1579-1598.
APA	Saeedi, Iman,&Goodarzi, Mohsen.(2020).Rainwater harvesting system: a sustainable method for landscape development in semiarid regions, the case of Malayer University campus in Iran.ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY,22(2),1579-1598.
MLA	Saeedi, Iman,et al."Rainwater harvesting system: a sustainable method for landscape development in semiarid regions, the case of Malayer University campus in Iran".ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY 22.2(2020):1579-1598.