IRHA online webinars 2024 : Let’s harvest rainwater !

BEYOND PLASTIC TANKS !

Thursday, June 27, 12:30-14:00 UTC+2

Introduction to rainwater storage technologies

Too often the short cut to rainwater harvesting is to get a plastic tank connected to the roof. Here we would like to present the different low-tech storage infrastructures: Calabash , Pumpkin tank as well as talk about the Return on Investment and sustainability of such infrastructures.

900 STUDENTS, 1 SCHOOL, NO WATER !

Thursday, September 26, 12:30-14:00 UTC+2

Ensuring Reliable Water Supply Services in Schools

Schools have large roof areas and need a lot of water for student. Even if not used for drinking, it increases water availability for other purposes.The webinar will discuss the benefits of rainwater for schools and its impact on student health and the school ecosystem.

LET'S RECHARGE THE WELLS !

Thursday, October 24, 12:30-14:00 UTC+2

Water conservation in rural and urban areas, through managed aquifer recharge
Too often the wells run dry and communities have to abandon their fields. Here we want to show that proper rainwater harvesting , water conservation and land management can have a tremendous impact on water table and groundwater recharge.