Rainwater Harvesting

Dr. Anil LALWANI (M.Sc. ; Ph.D.), Chief Technical Officer, Well & Water Works.A self-made professional geologist in a real sense. After achieving Master's Degree in Science in Geology, in 1985 he has evolved himself and acquired most of the working skills in an area that has been prone to water shortages and mismanagement. This aspect greatly influenced his Primary research interest in topics of water resources exploration, development & management, for which he was awarded a  Ph.D. from University of Pune in 1995. Recipient of prestigious awards viz. ISRO, Junior Reserch Fellowship (Pune, India, 1986-87), DAAD Fellowship (Germany,1988-89), DAAD Revisiting Scientist Felloship, (Germany,2000); CSIR Post-Doctoral Research Associateship, (Pune, India, 1995-2000); ÖAD Felloship (Graz, Austria, 1999). Contributed to the preparation of a “Technical Manual” for Government of Maharashtra for a Rural Water and Supply & Sanitation Project, “JALSWARAJYA”,  with World Bank Assistance, (2002-2003), as a member of Team representing Gherzi Eastern Limited. Have been a regular contributor on the India Water Portal- “Ask the Expert” forum. Have also contributed important information regarding the technical aspects of Rainwater harvesting in daily newspapers, and seminars and workshops since 2004.Have been involved in technically aspects of Designing Rain water harvesting  for many industries, housing societies , individual bungalows in and around Pune, Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani and Mumbai area of Maharashtra India  since 2003.

• Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Classification of Rainwater harvesting systems.- Chapter 3. Roof Top Rainwater Harvesting.- Chapter 4. Rainwater harvesting Within the Deccan Basalts.- Chapter 5. Long Term Sustainability.- Chapter 6. The Way Forward.