RAINWATER HARVESTING AS A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION FOR DOMESTIC USE

Abstract: Albania can be considered blessed for its water resources, well known for their clean and healthy water. On the other hand, water resources cannot be infinite. The main challenge of developing countries, such as Albania, is finding and managing water supplies. Our study is focused on the city of Durres, which is located on the Adriatic coast, and is the most visited by local and foreign tourists. Today, Durres city suffers a difficult time of an urban chaos in center, as in suburb. Water supply has become very problematic. Considering the lack of water during summer days (in the city rains 116 days a year), it becomes important to well manage it. This study is based on the management of rainwater through the construction of rainwater harvesting system and its implementation for domestic use.