Potential of Rainwater Harvesting and Greywater Reuse for Water Consumption Reduction and Wastewater Minimization

Potential of Rainwater Harvesting and Greywater Reuse for Water Consumption Reduction and Wastewater Minimization

Northeastern Mexico is a semiarid region with water scarcity and a strong pressure on water sources caused by the rapid increase of population and industrialization. In this region, rainwater harvesting alone is not enough to meet water supply demands due to the irregular distribution of rainfall in...

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Main Authors: Miguel Ángel López Zavala, Ricardo Castillo Vega, Rebeca Andrea López Miranda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-06-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
benefits-investment ratio (B/I)
greywater reuse
internal rate of return (IRR)
rainwater harvesting
minimization of wastewater
minimum acceptable rate of return (MARR)
net present value (NPV)
water consumption reduction
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/8/6/264

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