RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCE

KARNATAKA, BANGALORE.

ANNEXURE: 1

SYNOPSIS PROFORMA FOR REGISTRATION OF SUBJECT FOR REGISTRATION.

1 NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE Mr. MIDHUN.A

CANDIDATE 1st YEAR MSc NURSING,
YELAHANKA, BANGALORE

2 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION KNN COLLEGE OF NURSING,

CA 23/B,A SECTOR, KHB
SATELLITE TOWN,YELAHANKA,
BANGALORE

3 COURSE OF STUDY AND MASTER IN COMMUNITY HEALTH

SUBJECT NURSING

4 DATE AND ADMISSION OF 15-10-2011

STUDY

5 TITLE OF STUDY A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS

KNOWLEDGE ON RAINWATER
HARVESTING AMONG
HOUSEWIVES OF URBAN
COMMUNITY, BANGALORE. WITH
A VIEW TODEVELOP AN
INFORMATION BOOKLET.

6. BRIEF RESUME OF THE INTENDED WORK

6.1. INTRODUCTION.

“Water is the driver of nature”

– Leonardo da vinchi.

Living creatures of the universe are made of five basic elements, viz., Earth,
Water, Fire, Air and Sky, Obviously, water is one of the most important elements and no
creature can survive without it. Despite having a great regard for water, we seem to have
failed to address this sector seriously. Human being could not save and conserve water
and it sources, probably because of its availability in abundance. But this irresponsible
attitude resulted in deterioration of water bodies with respect to quantity and quality both.
Now, situation has arrived when even a single drop of water matters. However. “Better
late than never", we have not realized the seriousness of this issue and initiated efforts to
overcome those problems.1

Water was once considered as a non-limited resource. Due to factors such as

population growth and climate change, the shortages of this once referred to, non-
limited resource are becoming increasingly evident. The total volume of water in the
world remains constant. What changes is its quality and availability. In terms of total
volume, 97.5% of the world's water is saline with the remaining 2.5% being freshwater
of which not all of it is readily accessible to humans. Approximately 75% of freshwater
is contained in ice caps, with a further 24% located underground as groundwater, which
means that 1% of the total freshwater is found in lakes, rivers and the soil. So although
there appears to be a lot of water about, there is in reality very little which is readily
available for use by humans. Every day each one of us uses between 160 and 180 liters
of water. It is vital not only for cooking and of course drinking, but for washing clothes,
dishes, personnel hygiene, for flushing toilets, watering the garden and many other uses
about the home. The single most valuable commodity that we all require is water and
yet it is the one we take most for granted. In the developed world we expect to be able
to turn on the tap and have as much water as we want when we want. Not only that, we
expect it all to be clean and safe to drink.2
 Rainwater harvesting is the accumulating and storing of rainwater for reuse before
it reaches the aquifer. It has been used to provide drinking water, water for livestock,
water for irrigation, as well as other typical uses. Rainwater collected from the roofs of
houses and local institutions can make an important contribution to the availability of
drinking water. It can supplement the subsoil water level and increase urban
greenery .Rainwater harvesting is the process of augmenting the natural filtration of
rainwater in to the underground formation by some artificial methods. "Conscious
collection and storage of rainwater to cater to demands of water, for drinking, domestic
purpose & irrigation is termed as Rainwater Harvesting." 3

System of collection rainwater and conserving for future needs has traditionally
been practiced in India. The traditional systems were time-tested wisdom of not only
appropriate technology of Rainwater Harvesting, but also water management systems,
where conservation of water was the prime concern. Rainwater harvesting is an easy and
highly effective way to capitalize on the extreme shifts in weather patterns we are
experiencing and help alleviate the demand for water .During the rainy season that can be
used during droughts. By capturing water on a 1500 square foot roof, a family could
reduce their water bill by 50% and save 43,000 gallons of water yearly.4

In some cases, rainwater may be the only available, or economical, water source.
Rainwater harvesting systems can be simple to construct from inexpensive local
materials, and are potentially successful in most habitable locations. Roof rainwater may
not be potable and may require treatment before consumption. As rainwater rushes from
your roof it may carry pollutants, such as mercury from coal burning buildings, or bird
feces. Although some rooftop materials may produce rainwater that would be harmful to
human health as drinking water.5

As rainwater may be contaminated due to pollutants like microscopic germs etc.,

it is often not considered suitable for drinking without treatment. However, there are
many examples of rainwater being used for all purposes — including drinking —
following suitable treatment. Rainwater harvested from roofs can contain human, animal
and bird faeces, mosses and lichens, windblown dust, particulates from urban pollution,
pesticides, and inorganic ions from the sea (Ca, Mg, Na, K, Cl, SO4), and dissolved gases
(CO2, NOx, SOx) . The concentration of these and other contaminants are reduced
significantly by diverting the initial flow of water to waste. The water may need to be
analysed properly, and used in a way appropriate to its safety.6

There are several types of systems to harvest rainwater, ranging from very simple
home systems to complex industrial systems. Rain Water Harvesting involves a number
of different things, including storage for later consumption, or immediate use. Depending
upon the soil conditions and type of building, there can be many variations to the RWH
design. The simplest design consists of collecting the rainwater from the building roof-
top, ground level surfaces, filter it through a chamber of bricks and sand, then using a
percolation pit, and recharge the underground. Prior to this, we can fill up available wells,
baby wells and sumps with water for immediate consumption.7

6.2 NEED FOR THE STUDY.

The term rainwater harvesting is being frequently used these days; however, the
concept of water harvesting is not new for India. Water harvesting techniques had been
evolved and developed centuries ago.
Rainwater harvesting is an easy and highly effective way to capitalize on the
extreme shifts in weather patterns and alleviate the demand for water. With much in
drought conditions, the idea of just keeping the water that already falls on our houses is
an obvious solution to water scarcity problems. Surface water is inadequate to meet our
demand and we have to depend on ground water. Due to rapid urbanization, infiltration of
rain water into the sub-soil has decreased drastically and recharging of ground water has
diminished. Construction activity in and around the city is resulting in the drying up of
water bodies and reclamation of these tanks for conversion into plots for houses. Free
flow of storm runoff into these tanks and water bodies must be ensured. The storm runoff
may be diverted into the nearest tanks or depression, which will create additional
recharge.8
Rainwater harvesting technologies are simple to install and operate. People can be
easily trained to implement such technologies, and construction materials are also readily
available. Rainwater harvesting is convenient in the sense that it provides water at the
point of consumption, and family members have full control of their own systems, which
greatly reduces operation and maintenance problems. Running costs, also, are almost
negligible. Water collected from roof catchments usually is of acceptable quality for
domestic purposes. As it is collected using existing structures not specially constructed
for the purpose, rainwater harvesting has few negative environmental impacts compared
to other water supply project technologies. Depending upon household capacity and
needs, both the water collection and storage capacity may be increased as needed within
the available catchment area.8
An article about” rainwater harvesting” which highlights that rainwater harvesting
has been used from ancient times and now, explains that, Rainwater harvesting has been
used since biblical times. It was done in ancient Palestine, Greece and Rome. Around 3rd
Century BC., farming communities in Baluchistan and Kutch used it for irrigation. In
Ancient Tamil Nadu, India, Rainwater harvesting were done by Chola kings. Rainwater
from Brihadeeswarar Temple was collected in Sivaganga tank. At the time of the Indus
Valley Civilization, at Elephanta Caves and Kanheri Caves on the outskirts of Mumbai,
rainwater harvesting alone was able to supply all their water requirements . And now
currently in China and Brazil, rooftop rainwater harvesting is being practiced for
providing drinking water, domestic water, water for livestock, water for small irrigation
and a way to replenish ground water levels. Gansu province in China and semi-arid north
east Brazil have the largest rooftop rainwater harvesting projects ongoing. In Bermuda
and in U.S. Virgin Islands, the law requires all new construction to include rainwater
harvesting adequate for the residents. The United Kingdom water butts are often found in
domestic gardens to collect rainwater, which is then used to water the garden. In Beijing,
some housing societies are now adding rain water in their main water sources after proper
treatment. 9
A study conducted in Australia in 2009 highlights that rainwater harvesting is
typically used to supplement the reticulated mains supply. In south east Queensland,
households that harvested rainwater doubled each year from 2005 to 2008, reaching 40%
of soil penetration at that time.10
In Sri Lanka urban development authority act of 2007 enacted the legislation to
promote rain water harvesting. Rainwater harvesting has been a popular method of
obtaining water for agriculture and for drinking purposes in rural homes. Lanka rainwater
havesting forum is leading the Sri Lanka's initiative.11
An article on RWH organization explains that. In Rajasthan, India rainwater
harvesting has traditionally been practiced by the people of the Thar Desert. There are
many ancient water harvesting systems in Rajasthan, which have now been revived.12
An article on” ground water depletion in India” highlights that in Tamil Nadu,
India rainwater harvesting was made compulsory for every building to avoid ground
water depletion. It proved excellent results within five years and every other state took it
as role model. Since the implementation, Chennai saw 50 per cent rise in water level in
five years and the water quality significantly improved. . India is blessed with adequate
rainfall as a whole, yet there are large swathes of dry, drought prone area. In many other
places the quality of groundwater is not good. In such places rainwater harvesting can
provide lifeline water for survival and more.13
An article on the “ground water depletion India” highlights that Karnataka is one
of the first in the country to address the issues of depleting ground water through soil and
water conservation works, watershed development, social forestry, by harvesting of
inevitable run-off for ground water recharge and desiltation of irrigation tanks. Karnataka
is a drought prone region. The state enjoys the dubious distinction of having the second
largest area prone to drought next only to Rajasthan. The State covered around 10 lakh
hectares under watershed development programme. Karnataka is again first in the
country to provide the recharge treatment to sustain ground water source in 310 villages
as part of Integrated Rural Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation programme
wherever ground water is sourced and recharged is technically feasible.1
An article on a topic of “Water conservation methods suggested” highlights that
Bangalore will face the wrath of people if government doesn’t take steps to avert the
water crisis looming large in Bangalore. Bangalore gets most of its drinking water from a
distance of 95 kms. And a depth of 500 mts. One acre of land in Bangalore for example,
with about 900 mm of rain receives nearly 36 lakh litres of water as endowment. A small
100 square metre of roof area would receive 90,000 litres of rainwater in an average year
of rain. The problem will be more acute in the city and newly added areas of the Bruhat
Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Bangalore faces a shortage of 410 mld (milling
litres daily). The demand is 1,219 mld and the city is getting a supply of only 870 mld ofk
water.15
Even after the felt needs for rain water harvesting, people do not have adequate
knowledge about rain water harvesting. Imparting adequate knowledge and motivating
people to practice rainwater harvesting has become biggest challenge. It will be very
effective if we educate housewives, who are the makers of home, to know how important
water as basic needs. If we motivate housewives it can be more effective and it can be
implemented as she is single power who manages home. So here researcher felts that
educating housewives on rainwater harvesting is much better idea, and planned to find
out knowledge level of housewives regarding rainwater harvesting in a view to educate
them using an information booklet, there by whole community is educated and motivated
to practice rainwater harvesting.
Information booklet is a small booklet having the necessary information regarding
rainwater harvesting which is systematically collected and arranged by researcher. The
booklet is handed over to the samples in order to bring about necessary improvement in
the knowledge regarding rainwater harvesting

6.3 REVIEW OF LITERATURE

“A review of literature in the research topic makes the researcher familiar with the
existing studies and provides information which helps to focus on a particular problem
and lay a foundation upon which to base new knowledge. It creates accurate picture of
the information found on the subject”
An important aspect of research literature review is to make sure what is already
done in relation to the problem of interest. Several studies have been conducted related to
rainwater harvesting which needs more focus for the development of future studies. 16
Review of literature consist of following sections

Section (a). Literature related to the need for rainwater harvesting

Section(b). Literature related to the government implications on rainwater

harvesting

Section (c) .Literature related to advantages of rainwater harvesting

 Section d. Literature related to techniques of rainwater harvesting

Section (e). Literature related to knowledge of housewives /women on rainwater

harvesting

Section (a). Literature related to need of rain water harvesting

A study was conducted on Feasibility of rainwater harvesting system with an

objective to assess the need of rain water harvesting in rural areas of Bangladesh in the
month of Jan, 2011. The study reports that groundwater is the principal source of water
supply in this area and due to presence of arsenic in underground water now poses a
serious threat to the health of the people. Thus the study concluded that a planned use of
rainwater through rainwater harvesting in the roof catchments may fulfill the entire
annual domestic water demand of a family in the rural areas of Bangladesh and can
maintain their health.17

A study conducted by Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai with
an aim to assess quantity usage of ground water for domestic purpose in the St Peter’s
Engineering College campus, Avadi, near Chennai, India. The study highlights that there
was an increased utilization of ground water which results in the lack of availability of
ground water to nearby areas. As a result of this study it emphasis on Artificial recharge
of rainwater through roof top harvesting methods .The study underlines that rainwater
harvesting and recharges form an important part in groundwater restoration and
management in intensely urbanized cities and townships.18

A study conducted on Water resource management for sustainable agriculture in

Punjab, India at Ludhiana in 2009. The study focused on the excessive indiscriminate
exploitation of ground water which had created a declining water table situation in the
state which would thereby destroy the ecological balance and adversely affect the
sustainable agricultural production and economy of the state .Therefore, a paper attempt
has been made to analyse the problem of declining water table, possible factors
responsible for this and to suggest suitable strategies for arresting declining water table
and conserving rain water for sustainable agriculture in Punjab. One among the main
strategies proposed was rainwater harvesting for artificial groundwater recharge and
hence maintains the ecological balance.19

Section(b). Literature related to government implications of rain water harvesting

An article published in a Newspaper in 2009 highlighted that all metropolitan

cities in India have adopted rainwater harvesting as compulsory for any new construction
property. Owners must install rainwater harvesting system to get clearance certificate
from authority for any construction in Bangalore water supply and sewage board
(BWSSB). It also had warned that if property owner fails to install rainwater harvesting
they will disconnect water supply and sewage connection to property.20

Section(c). Literature related to advantages of rainwater harvesting.

A study conducted by Institute of Water Resources and Water Supply, Hamburg

University with an objective to evaluate the standards of grey water treatment in urban
areas. The study reveals that there is a lack of appropriate water quality standards or
guidelines that has hampered the appropriate grey water reuses and hence there was a
lack of sufficient portable water supply in urban areas. Based on these findings the study
concluded that this problem can be tackled by the use of rain water harvesting.21

A study conducted on drinking water quality assessment of rain water harvested in

ferrocement tanks inThiruvananthapuram, 2008 Apr. The present study revealed that the
physico-chemical characteristics of stored rain water analysed during the winter and
summer seasons were within the permissible drinking water standard limits prescribed by
W.H.O. The study revealed that the quality of stored rainwater is suitable for drinking
purpose in terms of physical and chemical characteristics. However, disinfection is
necessary to make the water microbially safe for drinking purposes.22

Section (d). Literature related to techniques of rainwater harvesting.

A study conducted on the effect of roofing material on the quality of harvested

rainwater in USA at 2011 Feb. In this study, they examined the effect of conventional
roofing materials and alternative roofing materials on the quality of harvested rainwater.
Metal roofs are commonly recommended for rainwater harvesting applications, and this
study showed that rainwater harvested from metal roofs tends to have lower
concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria as compared to other roofing materials, so this
study suggest that the quality of commercial growing media should be carefully
examined if the harvested rainwater is being considered for domestic use. Hence,
appropriate techniques is an important consideration when designing a rainwater
catchment.23

A study on purity of water in rain water harvested tanks was conducted by Water
Purification Evaluation Center, Australia. In this study, the microbiological quality of
household tap water samples fed from rainwater tanks was assessed by monitoring the
numbers of Escherichia coli bacteria and enterococci from 24 households in Southeast
Queensland (SEQ), Australia. The study reveals that there was a presence of zoonotic
pathogens in the collected samples which is commonly seen in the fecal matter of
possums and birds. Among the 24 households, 63% of rainwater tank and 58% of
connected household tap water samples contained E. coli .Similarly, 92% of rainwater
tanks and 83% of samples also contained enterococci. Thus the study concluded that there
is a need of regular cleaning of roofs and gutters, along with pruning of overhanging tree
branches, might also prove effective in reducing animal fecal contamination of rainwater
tanks and hence increases the purity of harvested rain water.24

Section (e). Literature related to knowledge of housewives/women on rain water

harvesting

A descriptive study was conducted by Institute of Hydraulics and Rural Water

Management, to assess existing knowledge of both physical and non-physical measures
that safeguard harvested rainwater in Uganda. Households who had received rainwater
tanks were assessed on issues related to harvested rainwater quality. The study showed
that 84% of respondents were aware of various sources of rainwater contamination, but
only 5% were known that there is a need to adjust use of rainwater, depending on the
condition (hygiene) of water tank. Most of the respondents (78%) were not aware that
gutter cleaning was necessary to improve water quality. The findings emphasize the need
to provide more information to households when installing water harvesting tanks.25

A study conducted on Recharging of borewells and analysis of harvested rooftop

rainwater in houses of Udaipur at 2007 July. The objective of the study was to find out
the water management practices adopted by the families, a sample of 100 households was
selected. Out of the total samples, 30 houses were selected purposively for
commissioning the rainwater harvesting system and the rooftop rainwater harvesting
potential was also calculated among these 30 household. The availability of water per day
was found to be higher i.e. 269 litres in those houses where the rainwater harvesting
potential was also higher i.e. 98.32 m3, as the catchment area of these houses was found
to be more (186 sq m.) as compared to other houses.26

An experimental study was conducted on defective rain water harvesting structure

and dengue vector productivity compared with peridomestic habitats in Pondicherry at
2008 Jan. The study showed that the defective RWHS, particularly open and covered
percolation pits were found to be among the key containers, propagating Aedes
population .House and Breteau Indices were relatively higher during northeast monsoon,
whereas the Container Index was higher in southwest monsoon. Thus the study concluded
that there is a lack of knowledge regarding techniques of rain water harvesting among
house wives27

6.4 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM.

A descriptive study to assess the knowledge on “rainwater harvesting” among

housewives’ of urban community, Bangalore. With a view to develop an information
booklet.

6.5 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

1. To assess the level of knowledge on rainwater harvesting among house wives’.

 2. To find the association between the level of knowledge on rain water harvesting
and selected demographic variables of house wives of urban community in
Bangalore.

3. To develop an information booklet on rainwater harvesting methods to the

housewives of urban community in Bangalore.

6.6 OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS

Descriptive study: descriptive study is a study to observe, describe, and document

aspects of a situation as it naturally occurs.

Knowledge; Knowledge is referred to level of understanding and awareness of

housewives regarding rainwater harvesting.
Rain water harvesting: Rainwater harvesting is the process of augmenting the natural
filtration of rainwater in to the underground formation by some artificial methods.
"Conscious collection and storage of rainwater to cater to demands of water, for drinking,
domestic purpose & irrigation is termed as Rainwater Harvesting.
Housewives: In this study, it refers to married women who resides at own or rental
House of selected urban community in Bangalore.
Urban community: In this study, it refers to the community that comes under the
Administration of Bangalore City Corporation.
Information booklet: refers to systematically written and validated document on”
Knowledge of rain water harvesting” prepared for housewives to enhance their
Knowledge regarding the same.

6.7 HYPOTHESES

H1: there will be significant difference in the level of knowledge on rain water
harvesting among housewives in selected urban community in Bangalore.

H2: there will be significant association between pre test level of knowledge and
selected demographic variables of house wives in selected urban community in
Bangalore
6.8 ASSUMPTIONS

1. Housewives may have some knowledge regarding rain water harvesting.

2. Housewives may be able to understand the benefits of rain water harvesting
system.
3. House wives may show interest to share their knowledge on rainwater harvesting
by answering the questions.
4. Information booklet may be a motivative factor for housewives in selected urban
community to implement rainwater harvesting at their houses.

6.9 DELIMITATIONS

 Housewives’ living in the selected urban community with in Bangalore City

Corporation limit.
 Housewives’ who are available at the four week period of data collection.
 Sample size is delimited to 150 housewives.

7. MATERIAL AND METHODS

7.1 Source of Data

The data will be collected from 150 housewives of selected urban community at
Bangalore.

7.2 Method of data collection

7.2.1 Type of study/ research approach

Non experimental descriptive study.

7.2.2 Research design

 The research design adopted for the study will be univariant descriptive design.

7.2.3 Variables

Attribute variables

It includes age, religion, education, leisure time, activities, family, own or rent
house, number of children, family size, land area income etc.

7.2.4 Sampling technique

Convenient sampling technique.

7.2.5 Sample & Sample size

150 house wife’s of selected urban community in Bangalore.

7.2.6 Research Setting

The study will be conducted in selected urban community of Bangalore. Within

the city corporation limit.

7.2.7 Sampling criteria

Inclusion criteria

The Housewives

 Who are available at the time of data collection.

 Who come under the selected community.
 Who know to read and write Kannada and English.

 Exclusive criteria
 The Housewives

 Who are not willing to participate in the study.

 Who are illiterate.
 Who have attended any education programs on rainwater harvesting.
 Who are practising rainwater harvesting system at home.

7.2.8 Tools of data collection

The self administered structured knowledge questionnaire on rainwater harvesting

is used to collect data from the housewives’ in selected urban community in
Bangalore.

7.2.9 Data analysis method

 Collected data will be analyzed by using descriptive and inferential

statistics.
 Description of subjects with respect to demographic variables will be
presented by using frequency and percentage.
 Level of knowledge will be assessed using mean, mean percentage, and
standard deviation.
 Chi-square test will be used to determine the association between level of
knowledge on rain water harvesting and selected demographic variables of
house wives in selected urban community in Bangalore.

7.3 Does the study require any investigation or interventions to be

conducted on humans, patients or other animals? If so please describe
briefly?

Yes, the investigator will collect information using structured questionnaire and
distribute information booklet on rainwater harvesting to housewives in selected
urban community in Bangalore.

7.4 Has ethical clearance been obtained?

Yes, ethical clearance will be obtained from research committee and informed
consent will be obtained from the housewives. Privacy, Confidentiality and
anonymity will be guarded. Scientific objectivity of the study will be maintained
with honesty and impartiality.
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9. SIGNATURE OF THE CANDIDATE:

10. REMARKS OF THE GUIDE: This is a relevant study as it will help the
housewives in doing rain water
harvesting in their houses.
11. NAME AND DESIGNATION
OF:

11.1. GUIDE: Ms, Chethana k naik

H.O.D of Community Health (N)

K.N.N college of nursing

CA 23/B, K.H.B(Satellite Town)”

A” sector

Yelahanka, Bangalore -56006

11.2. SIGNATURE OF THE GUIDE:

11.3. HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT: Ms, Chethana k naik.

H.O.D of Community Health (N)

K.N.N college of nursing

CA 23/B, K.H.B(Satellite Town)”A”

sector

Yelahanka, Bangalore -560064.

11.4. SIGNATURE OF THE H.O.D:
12. REMARK OF THE PRINCIPAL: The study is relevant, as it would help in
assessing knowledge of housewives and
prepare houses to take speedy action on
rainwater harvesting through knowing its
importance from the informational
booklet.
12.1 NAME OF THE PRINCIPAL: Prof. JOBI JACOB, M.Sc(N)

Principal & H.O.D of O.B.G(N)

K.N.N college of nursing

CA 23/B, K.H.B(Satellite Town)”A

“sector

Yelahanka, Bangalore -560064.

12.2 SIGNATURE OF THE

PRINCIPAL: