1.4.2. Stormwater Management

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define greywater.

   Hint

   Think about where water goes after used in daily activities.

2. 2.

   What is rainwater harvesting?

   Hint

   What do you collect in tanks from rainfall?

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of rainwater harvesting?

   • To collect dust
   • To improve aesthetics
   • To reuse water

   Hint

   Consider the benefits of collecting water instead of wasting it.

4. 4.

   Greywater comes from which of the following?

   • Toilets
   • Bathtubs
   • Industrial processes

   Hint

   What household activities generate water that isn’t dirty?

5. 5.

   Imagine you are tasked with reducing water consumption on a large construction site. What strategies would you implement and justify your choices?

   Hint

   Consider both short-term actions and long-term systems.

6. 6.

   You are analyzing the water management plan of a new development project. Identify potential weaknesses in pollution control and suggest improvements.

   Hint

   Reflect on past case studies of construction site pollution.