Groundwater recharge using rainwater, a reliable and sustainable system to address increasing urban water demand of Kathmandu Valley

Groundwater recharge using rainwater, a reliable and sustainable system to address increasing urban water demand of Kathmandu Valley

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Groundwater has been one of the major sources of water for the people of Kathmandu valley since ages. Stone spouts and wells were commonly used means to get access to the groundwater in the valley. Before the introduction of piped household tap system in the Kathmandu Valley, the majority of people depended on either stone spouts or dug wells to fulfil their water need for household and drinking water purposes. (more…)
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Waste Trails: travelling with the household waste in Kathmandu

Waste Trails: travelling with the household waste in Kathmandu

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The South-Asian region, home to nearly one quarter of the worlds’ population, is witnessing fast urban growth, economic development and growing consumerism, resulting in a rapid increase of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) that is expected to nearly triple between 2010 and 2025. At the same time, MSW management remains inadequate, leading to a wide range of local environmental problems that accumulate to a wide reaching global environmental issue that calls for systematic local but also global solutions. (more…)
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