Water Conservation and Rainwater Collection for Environmental and Economic Sustainability in Guatemala

Research and experiments were conducted on the irrigation system at the Barbara Ford Peacebuilding Center, a non-governmental, non-profit institution founded in Quiche, Guatemala, by the Sisters of Charity of New York. Reducing irrigation pressure and frequency, collecting rainwater, and treating gr...

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Main Authors: Krebs, Jacob, Shay, Lisa A.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
agricultural technologies
agriculture and food security
clean water and sanitation
Costs
Energy conservation
greywater treatment
Irrigation
irrigation and farming practices
rainwater collection
Schedules
Storage tanks
Sustainable communities
Sustainable development
wastewater management
Water conservation
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Summary:Research and experiments were conducted on the irrigation system at the Barbara Ford Peacebuilding Center, a non-governmental, non-profit institution founded in Quiche, Guatemala, by the Sisters of Charity of New York. Reducing irrigation pressure and frequency, collecting rainwater, and treating greywater for irrigation were found to feasibly conserve water, promote plant life, and mitigate electricity costs. A sustainable irrigation system design and watering schedule is outlined. Water tanks of various materials and magnitudes are compared on collection capabilities, initial costs, and investment break-even points.
ISSN:2473-5728
DOI:10.1109/GHTC56179.2023.10354644