A New Methodology for Evaluating Potential for Potable Water Savings (PPWS) by Using Rainwater Harvesting at the Urban Level: The Case of the Municipality of Colombes (Paris Region)

A New Methodology for Evaluating Potential for Potable Water Savings (PPWS) by Using Rainwater Harvesting at the Urban Level: The Case of the Municipality of Colombes (Paris Region)

The practice of rainwater harvesting (RWH) is spreading rapidly in urban areas. This article studies the impact of a possible generalization of this practice for municipalities by proposing a new method to quantify the potential for potable water savings (PPWS) by using rainwater harvesting at the u...

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Main Authors: Ali Belmeziti, Bernard de Gouvello, Olivier Coutard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-03-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
rainwater harvesting
water savings
urban scale
uses scenario
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/5/1/312

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