FEASIBILITY STUDY OF RAINWATER HARVESTING IN UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH’S RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES IN SUPPORT OF THE ECO-CAMPUS INITIATIVE

This study highlights the findings from a preliminary feasibility investigation in proposing rainwater harvesting systems in Universiti Malaysia Sabah, in support of the Eco-Campus initiative. Since its inception on 7th February 2013, the initiative strives to promote the blend of campus development and ecological sustainability. Hence, in line with this aspiration, rooftop rainwater harvesting (a form of green infrastructure) is introduced to selected residential colleges in the campus and assessed for its potential in supplying untreated water for non consumptive activity as well as in reduc... Mehr ...