Publications by authors named "A C Khastagir"
Background: Water footprint assessment is essential for the evaluation of water scarcity that considers both direct and indirect water consumption along the supply chain. This paper presents the estimation of water footprint for locally grown fruits and vegetables in Australia. Water footprint was calculated based on the framework developed in the Water Footprint Assessment Manual for the crops which are the most practicable to grow in Australia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImpacts of using rainwater tanks on stormwater harvesting and runoff quality.
Water Sci Technol
October 2010
Article Synopsis
- In Australia, the choice to use rainwater largely depends on individual homeowners, despite city water being of higher quality.
- Drought conditions and water restrictions in cities like Melbourne have led to an increased push for rainwater harvesting to manage stormwater and reduce pollution runoff.
- A study demonstrated that using a 3 kL rainwater tank can significantly decrease hydraulic load and pollutants, with reductions of up to 97% for Total Suspended Solids and 90% for Total Phosphorous when the stored rainwater is used for indoor and outdoor purposes.