What is Runoff?
Runoff is the movement of water across the ground surface generated by precipitation or melting snow. This happens when rainfall surpasses the soil’s ability to absorb it, causing water to flow over the ground rather than infiltrating it. This extra water then accumulates and travels across the landscapes and eventually finds its way into rivers, […]
Saving Water: Ways to Conserve Water for a Sustainable Living
Almost all planets in our solar system are inhabitable due to lack of water, except Earth. Thus, making water is an essential resource for life. Furthermore, ensuring the sustainability of living by conserving water sources is something that must be done starting now. The first way to conserve water resources is by adopting water-efficient habits. […]
Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting is an environmentally sustainable method of collecting, storing, conveying, and purifying rainwater for various uses, ranging from irrigation to domestic water supply1. The process involves capturing rainwater that falls on rooftops, surfaces, and landscapes, and storing it for later use. The first step in rainwater harvesting is to set up a collection system. […]
Land Subsidence
Land subsidence is a geographical event that refers to the sinking of the earth’s surface, often caused by human activities and natural processes. Land subsidence is due to the removal or displacement of earth materials, including groundwater. This phenomenon can significantly impact the environment and infrastructure, flood risk, and threatens human life. Some causes of […]
Deionization
Deionization, also known as ion exchange, is a prominent water purification process that effectively removes ions and particles impurities from water. It is one of the purest forms of water and valuable for industries requiring ultra-pure water for specific applications such as for medical, pharmaceutical, and laboratory fields, but also for household use. The deionization […]
Distillation
Distillation is a water purification process that utilizes the principles of evaporation and condensation to separate impurities from water. Distillation is one of the oldest techniques for treating water and continues to be utilized in modern times, although it is not frequently used as a method of household water purification. The distillation process begins by […]
Reverse Osmosis
Reverse Osmosis (RO) is one of the water treatments that has a highly effective water purification process. It is widely used to produce clean and safe drinking water from various sources, including seawater, brackish water, and even contaminated freshwater. The process of RO involves pressure to force water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane that has […]
Case Study: Lapangan Puputan Renon
The third edition of Asia Raincraft takes place in Bali, Indonesia, using Lapangan Puputan Renon Area as its case study location. Given the site’s importance to the local communities and its series of water and climate issues, Lapangan Puputan Renon was chosen as the best fit for the program. Various communities and water bodies surrounding […]
The Kick-Off: Bali Raincraft 2023 Has Officially Begun!
Bali Raincraft 2023 as the third edition of Asia Raincraft was officially started on Saturday, 12th of August 2023, in Bali, Indonesia. The program kick-off was attended by Stephanus Hanan, Bryan Raharja, Marsha Himawan, and Gustira Pahlevi as the Indonesia Maju Scholarships representatives; Bali Raincraft Project Coordinator from The Water Agency; and the 27 participants […]
Asia Raincraft: Bali Edition
Unlocking local communities as a new frontier to address urban water and climate challenges, block by block.