This research report, by BNP, seeks to assess the possibilities and limitations of using RWH for drinking water, biogas and irrigation and identity the possibilities and limitations of combining these different uses. Specifically, it seeks to:

• Assess the water use practices and water needs with respect to different purposes in rural households presently challenged with water scarcity to identify the need for rainwater harvesting for MUS
• Identify the effectiveness of combining roof water harvesting systems with surface runoff systems for MUS
• Analyse financial and economic aspects and impacts of MUS from rainwater harvesting systems
• Test the combination of Ferro-cement tanks with “1 bag cement” systems and plastic ponds