Title:RainScope: Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting Assessment and Artificial Recharge App


Authors: Adarsh Pratap Singh Gurjar, Keshav Sharma, Tanish Gupta, Kalind Bhusari,Nisha Rathi, Ashish Anjana


Published in: Volume 3 Issue 1 Jan June 2026, Page No.217-220


Keywords:Groundwater Management, Rainwater Harvesting, Artificial Recharge, GIS Integration, Mobile Application, Sustainable Water Solutions.


Abstract: In India, where water levels are steadily declining in about 78% of districts, groundwater depletion has become a significant environmental concern. There isn't a straightforward, user-friendly digital assessment tool for Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting (RTRWH) and Artificial Recharge, despite government initiatives and guidelines. By offering a web and mobile application for on-site evaluation of rooftop rainwater harvesting potential and artificial recharge feasibility, the suggested system RainScope fills this gap. The system uses GIS-based data, rainfall datasets, and algorithmic models to generate detailed outputs, including rainfall-runoff potential, aquifer characteristics, recharge structure recommendations, cost estimation, and feasibility rating, based on basic inputs such as location, roof area, number of residents, and open space. RainScope, which supports a number of regional languages, encourages sustainable and data-driven water management practices by raising public awareness and encouraging participation in groundwater conservation.


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