School-specific design
Treatment, garden reuse and rainwater harvesting plans adapted to the infrastructure and space at each school.
Representative landscapeWater stewardship
Wastewater reuse at Chennai schools
A program combining nature-based wastewater treatment, reuse and rainwater harvesting, with a planned reach of 15 government schools.
THE CHALLENGE
The need behind the project.
Schools need a practical way to manage wastewater while supporting gardens, local water resources and a healthy learning environment. Each site has different space, infrastructure and operating constraints. Implementation must also fit around school activities and safe access for students and staff.
THE APPROACH
How the project responds.
The program combines decentralized wastewater treatment with constructed wetlands and planned reuse for school gardens. Rooftop rainwater harvesting complements the wastewater system and supports groundwater recharge. Designs and site work are coordinated with the schools and relevant public agencies.
SIV’S ROLE
What we bring to delivery.
SIV Impact coordinates program planning, technical delivery, local implementation and engagement with schools and public agencies. The program links infrastructure delivery with arrangements for ongoing care and performance monitoring.
INTENDED VALUE
What the work aims to change.
The program aims to make wastewater management useful to the school landscape, support local water security and establish a practical model for ongoing maintenance. The planned reach is 15 schools; this is not a count of completed installations.
PROJECT SCOPE
What delivery
brings together.
Implementation coordination
Delivery with technical and field partners, scheduled around school access and safety needs.
Ongoing performance review
Flow tracking, water-quality testing and verification arrangements to support the assessment of water benefits.
PROJECT GOALS
What we are
working toward.
15 schools
Planned program reach
Water reuse
For school gardens
Rainwater harvesting
To support groundwater recharge
How performance will be assessed
The monitoring approach combines monthly flow tracking, quarterly water-quality testing and annual verification. Program reporting will distinguish the number of schools in scope, commissioned systems and measured water benefits. Final impact results are being developed.
These highlights describe project goals, design capacity and planned scope. They are not measured results.
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