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Paper presented at Trainers’ Training Programme on “Sustainable Rainwater
Harvesting and Ground Water Recharge in Developing Countries - HRD and Technology
Transfer”, 22 – 27 February 2010, Bengaluru, India

               Promoting Domestic Rain water Harvesting in Sri Lanka

         Dr Tanuja Ariyananda, Director, Lanka Rain Water Harvesting Forum
                      tanuja@sltnet.lk, www.lankarainwater.org


Introduction

Sri Lanka has used rain water for both domestic and agricultural use for many centuries.
Traditionally rain water is collected for domestic use from tree trunks using banana or
coconut leafs or from roof tops into barrels, domestic containers and small brick tanks. In
recent years there has been revival of rainwater harvesting and many research were
conducted to improve the technology. In 1995 Community Water Supply and Sanitation
project initiated from government of Sri Lanka with World Bank funds introduced rain
water harvesting as one the water supply option in two districts Badulla and Matara in Sri
Lanka. Since this technology has been promoted by both government and non-
government organisation through out the country.

Lanka Rain Water Harvesting Forum network organisation linking the technologies with
the stakeholders has been successful in promoting the concept as well as the technology
to other parts of the country and other organisation both government and non-
government.

Background of the Lanka Rain Water Harvesting Forum

Lanka Rainwater Harvesting Forum (LRWHF) formed by a small group in 1996, is a
pioneer organization engaged in promoting the rainwater harvesting concept through
demonstration projects, research & development, training and disseminating the
technology of rainwater harvesting system to other potential stakeholders. It has taken the
leading role in promoting the rainwater harvesting concept both in the rural and urban
sector creating the necessary background to influence the policy makers, planners and
other relevant authorities to include the rainwater harvesting system in macro level policy

Rain water policy In Sri Lanka.
As a result of influencing and lobbing carried out by LRWHF, in 2005 the Hon. Minister
for Water Supply and Urban Development appointed a committee to formulate a National
Policy in Rain Water Harvesting and Strategies. The draft policy was then invited for
comments and suggestion for improvement to the public as well as government
Ministries and other relevant authorities. . In June 2005, the government of Sri Lanka
accepted the world’s first National Policy on Rainwater Harvesting. The policy objective
is aimed at encouraging communities to control water near its source by harvesting rain
water. This results in, minimizing the use of treated water for secondary purposes,
reduction of flooding, improving soil conservation and groundwater recharge, providing
Paper presented at Trainers’ Training Programme on “Sustainable Rainwater
Harvesting and Ground Water Recharge in Developing Countries - HRD and Technology
Transfer”, 22 – 27 February 2010, Bengaluru, India
water for domestic use with adequate treatment, agricultural benefits and reduce energy
consumption.
This policy document, states the required legislative changes needed to amend the Urban
Development Authority (UDA) and Road Development Authority (RDA) by laws on
drainage and National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) by-laws to
incorporate    harvesting     rainwater    as      a   source   of    domestic    water.
                                                th
The regulation has been gazetted on the 17 April 2009, which makes rain water
harvesting mandatory in certain categories of new buildings in areas under municipal and
urban council jurisdiction.

Promotion of rain water harvesting

Lanka Rain water harvesting Forum promotes the concept and technology of rainwater
harvesting through demonstration projects, awareness programs and media programs.

Demonstration projects

Demonstration projects have been constructed in all districts both in the wet and dry zone
of the country in collaboration of local partners in schools, community centers, hospitals,
training Institutes, places of worship and public & government buildings.

LRWHF works very closely with local partner organizations both government and non-
government and community based organizations to carry out the pilot projects. The entire
project cycle mainly emphasis on participatory approach and thereby strengthens the
local community in planning, implementing, monitoring, operation and maintenance and
linking them with external service organizations. Therefore at the end of the project each
beneficiary becomes more independent in maintaining his or her own system.

As a result of the demonstration projects and capacity building of organizations and
skilled masons more than 30,000 systems are in operation in the country today. LRWHF
had direct inputs in form of demonstration, training and awareness creation to major
water and sanitation project implemented by the government which positively promoted
rain water harvesting as a water supply option. Recently, nearly 4000 household
rainwater harvesting systems were constructed in tsunami effected areas of Southern and
Eastern provinces.

Workshops and awareness programs

During the last 13 years of Forum’s existence it has organised 10 national symposiums.
The objectives of the symposiums were initially to gather research and experience in the
country, then to share experience from the beneficiaries, to share experience of the
organization implementing rain water harvesting projects and also to present finding from
research work carried out by the Forum and other research Institutes. Number of
workshop are also conducted to professional bodies such as Institute of Engineers,
Institute of Architects, Institute of Builders and at Universities.
Paper presented at Trainers’ Training Programme on “Sustainable Rainwater
Harvesting and Ground Water Recharge in Developing Countries - HRD and Technology
Transfer”, 22 – 27 February 2010, Bengaluru, India

Awareness programs are also conducted to beneficiaries at village levels, government
organizations, non- government organizations, schools, professionals, policy makers on
benefits of rain water harvesting

Number of leaflets, brochures, models and posters are developed in all three languages
used in the country and distributed to public. A video was developed titled “gift from the
sky” presenting types of rain water harvesting practiced in 4 districts both wet zone and
dry zone as well as urban areas in the country.

Media programs are conducted through paper publication in all 3 languages, TV
programs and radio programs. A web site was created www.lankarainwater.org to
disseminate the finding and to share experience of activities and research finding
conducted by the Forum.

Forum participates in number networks organized by the Ministry of Water Supply and
Drainage, National Water Supply and Drainage Board and Ministry of Urban
Development.

Training programs

Training programs are conducted to government officials, Engineers, technicians and
partner organizations on technical, social and economical aspects of rain water
harvesting.
There are more than 400 masons throughout the country who were trained in planning,
designing and constructing rain water harvesting system. Many of these trained masons
are been used in construction of rainwater tanks in other part of the country in major
projects.

Mason training curriculum and training manual as well as training videos has been
developed.


Research and Development

Forum has conducted research on traditional rain water harvesting technology, low cost
technology, water quality, social and economic aspects of rain water use , rain water
users pattern (Ariyanbandu & Aheeyar, 2000)and rain water in water policy.

Research was conducted to codify and document traditional rain water harvesting
techniques in the country (Ariyabandu, 1999).. Studies were conducted on low cost
technologies for tanks, gutters, catchment surfaces, first flush devices and filters. Forum
in collaboration with research Institutes was successful in designing and introducing
number of low cost rain water harvesting tanks (Martinson D., .etal 2002)
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Harvesting and Ground Water Recharge in Developing Countries - HRD and Technology
Transfer”, 22 – 27 February 2010, Bengaluru, India
Rain water user pattern and quality was surveyed to study use, perception and quality of
collected rain water in the tanks (Ariyabandu, R. de S., etal, 1999; Ariyananda T,
2001a&b; Ariyananda, T., 2003)


Networking and information exchange

LRWHF has build up a strong national and international network among the
beneficiaries, other implementing agencies, research Institutes, rain water harvesting
associations, stakeholders, aiming to share experience and know how as well as act as a
pressure group to influencing the policy changes.

 At village levels rain water societies are formed to share experience, which are linked up
with Resource Centers created in schools, temples, training centers and government
offices. The community is also linked with the local government bodies such as National
Water Supply and Drainage Board, Divisional and District Secretariats, District Health
Authorities ect. for support, linkages and monitoring.

The national network, which has a membership of 62 comprise of professionals,
practitioners, researchers and government and non government organization officials.

LRWHF is linked regionally with South Asian Rain Water Harvesting Network, which
Sri Lanka is currently hosting the Secretariat. Two workshop were held to promote this
network, the first in Sri Lanka in 2006 and last in Kathmandu in 2009.

LRWHF also linked with East Asia Rain Water Harvesting Association and the
International Rain Water Catchments Systems Association (IRSCA). The Director of
LRWHF is presently holding the post of president and was the formers General Secretary
of IRCSA.


Conclusion and Recommendations

LRWHF has been successful in promoting rain water harvesting for domestic use in rural
areas in the country. However, as with any new technological intervention, rain water
harvesting too needs changes in the attitudes, perceptions and behavior of the community
if the new technique is to be successful in terms of social, economic, cultural and
environmental factors. Training and awareness are key factors to ensure quality
construction, proper operation and maintenance, management of harvested water, and to
change myths, attitudes and wrong perceptions of the concept of rainwater harvesting

High initial cost has been a prohibitive factor for many poor households in adopting rain
water harvesting systems, though they are willing to collect rainwater for their household
needs. Therefore, some supportive mechanisms such as loans and subsides can be
effectively used to promote the technology among poor families. Use of subsides in the
Paper presented at Trainers’ Training Programme on “Sustainable Rainwater
Harvesting and Ground Water Recharge in Developing Countries - HRD and Technology
Transfer”, 22 – 27 February 2010, Bengaluru, India
past has shown positive results in introducing rain water harvesting systems among rural
poor (Gould and Petersen, 1999).

Networking nationally and internationally to share experience, knowledge, technology
and knowhow is important factor for mainstreaming rain water harvesting in the
intergrading water resource managements in formation of policy in international,
regional, and national forums.


References

Ariyabandu R.de S (1999). Development of Rainwater Harvesting for Domestic Water
Use in Rural Sri Lanka. Asia-Pacific Journal of Rural Development, Vol. 9, July, Number
1.

Ariyanbandu R. De S. and Aheeyar M.M.M. ( 2000) Evaluation of the Effectiveness of
Rain water as Domestic Water source in Rural Sri Lanka. Lanka Rain Water Harvesting
Forum


Ariyabandu, R. de S., Ariyananda T. and Hapugoda D. 2000. Water Resources &
Development of RWH in Sri Lanka. Waterline. Vol.No.3, January 2000.

Ariyananda. T. (2000a) Quality of Collected Rainwater from Sri Lanka, paper 26th
WEDC conference, Bangladesh, Dhaka.

Ariyananda. T. (2000b) . Quality of Collected Rainwater in Relation to Household Water
Security. Proceeding of workshop on Rain water harvesting, IIT Delhi, April 2001.

Ariyananda, T.N.,(2003). Health Risk Due to Drinking Domestic Roof Water Harvested.
Paper submitted to XI IRCSA conference August 2003, Mexico.



Gould, J. and Petersen, E.N. (1999). Rainwater catchment systems for domestic supply:
Design, construction and implementation. Intermediate Technology Publications Ltd.,
London.

Martinson D., Ranatunaga. N., and Gunaratna, A., (2002). Reducing Rain water
Harvesting System Costs. 28th WEDC Conference, Kolkata (Culcutta), India.

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Sri Lanka; Promoting Domestic Rain Water Harvesting in Sri Lanka

  • 1. Paper presented at Trainers’ Training Programme on “Sustainable Rainwater Harvesting and Ground Water Recharge in Developing Countries - HRD and Technology Transfer”, 22 – 27 February 2010, Bengaluru, India Promoting Domestic Rain water Harvesting in Sri Lanka Dr Tanuja Ariyananda, Director, Lanka Rain Water Harvesting Forum tanuja@sltnet.lk, www.lankarainwater.org Introduction Sri Lanka has used rain water for both domestic and agricultural use for many centuries. Traditionally rain water is collected for domestic use from tree trunks using banana or coconut leafs or from roof tops into barrels, domestic containers and small brick tanks. In recent years there has been revival of rainwater harvesting and many research were conducted to improve the technology. In 1995 Community Water Supply and Sanitation project initiated from government of Sri Lanka with World Bank funds introduced rain water harvesting as one the water supply option in two districts Badulla and Matara in Sri Lanka. Since this technology has been promoted by both government and non- government organisation through out the country. Lanka Rain Water Harvesting Forum network organisation linking the technologies with the stakeholders has been successful in promoting the concept as well as the technology to other parts of the country and other organisation both government and non- government. Background of the Lanka Rain Water Harvesting Forum Lanka Rainwater Harvesting Forum (LRWHF) formed by a small group in 1996, is a pioneer organization engaged in promoting the rainwater harvesting concept through demonstration projects, research & development, training and disseminating the technology of rainwater harvesting system to other potential stakeholders. It has taken the leading role in promoting the rainwater harvesting concept both in the rural and urban sector creating the necessary background to influence the policy makers, planners and other relevant authorities to include the rainwater harvesting system in macro level policy Rain water policy In Sri Lanka. As a result of influencing and lobbing carried out by LRWHF, in 2005 the Hon. Minister for Water Supply and Urban Development appointed a committee to formulate a National Policy in Rain Water Harvesting and Strategies. The draft policy was then invited for comments and suggestion for improvement to the public as well as government Ministries and other relevant authorities. . In June 2005, the government of Sri Lanka accepted the world’s first National Policy on Rainwater Harvesting. The policy objective is aimed at encouraging communities to control water near its source by harvesting rain water. This results in, minimizing the use of treated water for secondary purposes, reduction of flooding, improving soil conservation and groundwater recharge, providing
  • 2. Paper presented at Trainers’ Training Programme on “Sustainable Rainwater Harvesting and Ground Water Recharge in Developing Countries - HRD and Technology Transfer”, 22 – 27 February 2010, Bengaluru, India water for domestic use with adequate treatment, agricultural benefits and reduce energy consumption. This policy document, states the required legislative changes needed to amend the Urban Development Authority (UDA) and Road Development Authority (RDA) by laws on drainage and National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) by-laws to incorporate harvesting rainwater as a source of domestic water. th The regulation has been gazetted on the 17 April 2009, which makes rain water harvesting mandatory in certain categories of new buildings in areas under municipal and urban council jurisdiction. Promotion of rain water harvesting Lanka Rain water harvesting Forum promotes the concept and technology of rainwater harvesting through demonstration projects, awareness programs and media programs. Demonstration projects Demonstration projects have been constructed in all districts both in the wet and dry zone of the country in collaboration of local partners in schools, community centers, hospitals, training Institutes, places of worship and public & government buildings. LRWHF works very closely with local partner organizations both government and non- government and community based organizations to carry out the pilot projects. The entire project cycle mainly emphasis on participatory approach and thereby strengthens the local community in planning, implementing, monitoring, operation and maintenance and linking them with external service organizations. Therefore at the end of the project each beneficiary becomes more independent in maintaining his or her own system. As a result of the demonstration projects and capacity building of organizations and skilled masons more than 30,000 systems are in operation in the country today. LRWHF had direct inputs in form of demonstration, training and awareness creation to major water and sanitation project implemented by the government which positively promoted rain water harvesting as a water supply option. Recently, nearly 4000 household rainwater harvesting systems were constructed in tsunami effected areas of Southern and Eastern provinces. Workshops and awareness programs During the last 13 years of Forum’s existence it has organised 10 national symposiums. The objectives of the symposiums were initially to gather research and experience in the country, then to share experience from the beneficiaries, to share experience of the organization implementing rain water harvesting projects and also to present finding from research work carried out by the Forum and other research Institutes. Number of workshop are also conducted to professional bodies such as Institute of Engineers, Institute of Architects, Institute of Builders and at Universities.
  • 3. Paper presented at Trainers’ Training Programme on “Sustainable Rainwater Harvesting and Ground Water Recharge in Developing Countries - HRD and Technology Transfer”, 22 – 27 February 2010, Bengaluru, India Awareness programs are also conducted to beneficiaries at village levels, government organizations, non- government organizations, schools, professionals, policy makers on benefits of rain water harvesting Number of leaflets, brochures, models and posters are developed in all three languages used in the country and distributed to public. A video was developed titled “gift from the sky” presenting types of rain water harvesting practiced in 4 districts both wet zone and dry zone as well as urban areas in the country. Media programs are conducted through paper publication in all 3 languages, TV programs and radio programs. A web site was created www.lankarainwater.org to disseminate the finding and to share experience of activities and research finding conducted by the Forum. Forum participates in number networks organized by the Ministry of Water Supply and Drainage, National Water Supply and Drainage Board and Ministry of Urban Development. Training programs Training programs are conducted to government officials, Engineers, technicians and partner organizations on technical, social and economical aspects of rain water harvesting. There are more than 400 masons throughout the country who were trained in planning, designing and constructing rain water harvesting system. Many of these trained masons are been used in construction of rainwater tanks in other part of the country in major projects. Mason training curriculum and training manual as well as training videos has been developed. Research and Development Forum has conducted research on traditional rain water harvesting technology, low cost technology, water quality, social and economic aspects of rain water use , rain water users pattern (Ariyanbandu & Aheeyar, 2000)and rain water in water policy. Research was conducted to codify and document traditional rain water harvesting techniques in the country (Ariyabandu, 1999).. Studies were conducted on low cost technologies for tanks, gutters, catchment surfaces, first flush devices and filters. Forum in collaboration with research Institutes was successful in designing and introducing number of low cost rain water harvesting tanks (Martinson D., .etal 2002)
  • 4. Paper presented at Trainers’ Training Programme on “Sustainable Rainwater Harvesting and Ground Water Recharge in Developing Countries - HRD and Technology Transfer”, 22 – 27 February 2010, Bengaluru, India Rain water user pattern and quality was surveyed to study use, perception and quality of collected rain water in the tanks (Ariyabandu, R. de S., etal, 1999; Ariyananda T, 2001a&b; Ariyananda, T., 2003) Networking and information exchange LRWHF has build up a strong national and international network among the beneficiaries, other implementing agencies, research Institutes, rain water harvesting associations, stakeholders, aiming to share experience and know how as well as act as a pressure group to influencing the policy changes. At village levels rain water societies are formed to share experience, which are linked up with Resource Centers created in schools, temples, training centers and government offices. The community is also linked with the local government bodies such as National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Divisional and District Secretariats, District Health Authorities ect. for support, linkages and monitoring. The national network, which has a membership of 62 comprise of professionals, practitioners, researchers and government and non government organization officials. LRWHF is linked regionally with South Asian Rain Water Harvesting Network, which Sri Lanka is currently hosting the Secretariat. Two workshop were held to promote this network, the first in Sri Lanka in 2006 and last in Kathmandu in 2009. LRWHF also linked with East Asia Rain Water Harvesting Association and the International Rain Water Catchments Systems Association (IRSCA). The Director of LRWHF is presently holding the post of president and was the formers General Secretary of IRCSA. Conclusion and Recommendations LRWHF has been successful in promoting rain water harvesting for domestic use in rural areas in the country. However, as with any new technological intervention, rain water harvesting too needs changes in the attitudes, perceptions and behavior of the community if the new technique is to be successful in terms of social, economic, cultural and environmental factors. Training and awareness are key factors to ensure quality construction, proper operation and maintenance, management of harvested water, and to change myths, attitudes and wrong perceptions of the concept of rainwater harvesting High initial cost has been a prohibitive factor for many poor households in adopting rain water harvesting systems, though they are willing to collect rainwater for their household needs. Therefore, some supportive mechanisms such as loans and subsides can be effectively used to promote the technology among poor families. Use of subsides in the
  • 5. Paper presented at Trainers’ Training Programme on “Sustainable Rainwater Harvesting and Ground Water Recharge in Developing Countries - HRD and Technology Transfer”, 22 – 27 February 2010, Bengaluru, India past has shown positive results in introducing rain water harvesting systems among rural poor (Gould and Petersen, 1999). Networking nationally and internationally to share experience, knowledge, technology and knowhow is important factor for mainstreaming rain water harvesting in the intergrading water resource managements in formation of policy in international, regional, and national forums. References Ariyabandu R.de S (1999). Development of Rainwater Harvesting for Domestic Water Use in Rural Sri Lanka. Asia-Pacific Journal of Rural Development, Vol. 9, July, Number 1. Ariyanbandu R. De S. and Aheeyar M.M.M. ( 2000) Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Rain water as Domestic Water source in Rural Sri Lanka. Lanka Rain Water Harvesting Forum Ariyabandu, R. de S., Ariyananda T. and Hapugoda D. 2000. Water Resources & Development of RWH in Sri Lanka. Waterline. Vol.No.3, January 2000. Ariyananda. T. (2000a) Quality of Collected Rainwater from Sri Lanka, paper 26th WEDC conference, Bangladesh, Dhaka. Ariyananda. T. (2000b) . Quality of Collected Rainwater in Relation to Household Water Security. Proceeding of workshop on Rain water harvesting, IIT Delhi, April 2001. Ariyananda, T.N.,(2003). Health Risk Due to Drinking Domestic Roof Water Harvested. Paper submitted to XI IRCSA conference August 2003, Mexico. Gould, J. and Petersen, E.N. (1999). Rainwater catchment systems for domestic supply: Design, construction and implementation. Intermediate Technology Publications Ltd., London. Martinson D., Ranatunaga. N., and Gunaratna, A., (2002). Reducing Rain water Harvesting System Costs. 28th WEDC Conference, Kolkata (Culcutta), India.