The P-4 Partners
Community Partner: ST. MARY’S SCHOOL, GHAZIABAD
Funding Partner: HINDUSTAN COCA-COLA BEVERAGES INDIA PVT LTD.
Expert Advice: CENTRAL GROUNDWATER BOARD
Existing Rainwater Harvesting practices and plant / unit’s role
The school has already done rainwater harvesting in its area. 2 Rain Water Storage tanks are already present in St. Mary’s Convent School, Ghaziabad. Rainwater is directly stored in these tanks which is then used for gardening.
The Rainwater Harvesting structures recommended in this project have been made keeping in mind the capacity of the existing rain water storage tanks.
TECHNICAL DETAILS OF RAINWATER HARVESTING PROJECT
Watershed details –
Average Annual Rainfall 700 mm / yr
Land use type School
Total area considered for recharge 14,500 sqm. (This is the area that comprises the catchment area for the runoff that will flow into the 2 proposed structures)
Geological and hydro-geological details -
Geological formation Alluvium Formation
Depth to water table 20 m below ground level
Water Available for recharge 41,65,000 litres approx.
