With climate change a looming threat, the importance of rainwater and stormwater management cannot be stressed enough. Planning infrastructure for preventing floods and adequate drainage to ensure protection of buildings and civic structures requires the installation of the appropriate systems at individual and community levels. For rainwater management, a whole host of pipes and fittings must be laid out in order to ensure that there is seamless drainage of the rainwater, followed by discharge or harvesting, as per the requirements. Let us look at the various pipes and fittings which are required for optimal efficiency:
1. Conduit pipes: The foremost installation in rainwater management system is that of conduit pipes which ensure the flow of the rainwater from the various surfaces. Typically, these are installed at and below the surface level to keep the wastewater flowing uninterrupted.
2. Gutters and downpipes: If the pipeline are required to be laid for rooftop drainage, then gutters and downpipes are to be installed for the drainage of the rainwater.
3. Fittings: For connecting the various conduits and downpipes, the corresponding rainwater pipe fittings are also required. These may be of push-fit type, solvent joint types or welded to secure leakproof connections for seamless flow of wastewater.
4. Gullies: At the surface level, gullies are also installed in the rainwater management system. Gullies separate the solids and floatable at the surface level while allowing the water to move into the sewer or rainwater management system.
5. Sand traps: In addition to gullies, sand traps are also installed in the rainwater management systems to filter out the fine silt and sand and allow only the wastewater to flow into the drains and sewers.
6. Oil and grease separators: If the rainwater drainage is near areas where there is discharge of oil or grease in the water, oil and grease separators may be installed at the appropriate points. They remove the pollutants from the rainwater before their discharge into the main sewers.
7. Attenuation and infiltration tanks: For storing the excess rainwater, attenuation and infiltration tanks are installed in the rainwater management system. They allow for controlled release of excess rainwater to prevent flood situations.
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