Maintenance tips for Rainwater harvesting structures
Always keep the surroundings of the rank clean and hygienic.
Remove Algae from the roof tiles and asbestos sheets before the monsoon.
Drain the tank completely and clean from inside thoroughly before the
monsoon.
Clean the water channels (gutters) often during rainy season and
definitely before the first monsoon rain.
Avoid first 15 or 20 minutes of rainfall depending on the intensity of
rain. Use the first flush arrangement to drain off this first rainwater.
Change the filter media every rainy season.
Cover all inlet and outlet pipes with closely knit nylon net or fine
cloth or cap during non-rainy season to avoid entry of insects, worms and
mosquitoes.
Withdraw water from the system at the rate of 5 litres/head/day. This
will ensure availability of water throughout the water scarcity period.
Leakage of cracks in the ferrocement storage tank shall be immediately
attended to by cement plastering. This will avoid major repairs due to the
propagation of cracks.
Heavy loads should not be applied on the lid; particularly many people
should not stand on the lid.
Water should not be allowed to stagnate in the collection pit.
The tap should have lock system so that pilferage or waste of water is
avoided.
The filter materials shall be washed thoroughly before replacing in the
filter bucket.
The coconut coir in the filter unit definitely needs regular replacement
in rainy season, because, in wet conditions it rots and spoils water
quality.
In coastal areas, the tank may be painted outside by corrosion resistant
paint once in 3 years and in other areas lime (Calcium Carbonate) based
white wash may be applied not only for beauty but also for cleanliness.
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