USER’S PERCEPTION OF THE RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM: A CASE STUDY AT AL-MUTTAQIN MOSQUE, KUALA LUMPUR

D.A. THOLIBON, A. SAADON, R.R. RAMLI, S.U. AHMAD FATHANI, N.A. KAMAL

Abstract


Rainwater harvesting systems that serve as an alternative water supply have numerous societal and environmental benefits. However, Malaysian rainwater harvesting system implementation is focused on large commercial buildings and is still considered low in comparison to other developed or developing countries. This is due to a lack of community awareness. This paper investigates how users perceive rainwater harvesting systems. This study aims to assess the perception and effectiveness of the rainwater harvesting system from the user's perspective. This study also assesses the system's benefit to society and the environment. A case study was conducted at the Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Kuala Lumpur. An interview and questionnaire survey were conducted with the mosque community to assess the overall performance of the rainwater harvesting system. The results demonstrate how community satisfaction and perception of the system will be impacted by how well the rainwater harvesting system performs. As a result, more people will become aware of and interested in rainwater harvesting systems. According to this study, it is crucial to build rainwater harvesting systems to promote sustainability and prevent water shortages in the future.


Keywords


Rainwater Harvesting System, User Perception, Questionnaire Survey, Society and Environment

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