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Article In Journal |
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Ablution Water: Prospects for Reuse in Flushing of Toilets at Mosques, Schools, and Offices in Saudi Arabia استعمال مياه الوضوء لدفع الفضلات في المساجد والمدارس والمكاتب بالمملكة العربية السعودية |
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Civil Engineering |
Document Language |
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Arabic |
Abstract |
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According to the historical injunctions of Islam prescribing the specifications of water to be used for ablution, such water should be colorless and odorless. The general notion was that these specifications would be similar to those of drinking water because ablution included the cleansing of mouth and nose. Expert interpretation provides no reference regarding salinity. This implies that seawater can be used for ablution. The public, however, avoids seawater, unless there is no other option. Since ablution does not cause the quality of water to deteriorate beyondjudicious reuse, it may be suited for the flushing of toilets or the irrigation of public gardens. This research suggests the development of a plumbing system designed to collect, filter and disinfect ablution water to be used subsequently for the above purposes. The amounts of water used for ablution and for the flushing of toilets respectively were estimated in certain specific areas. It is'recommended that one mosque, one school, and one office building be selected for the purpose of determining the efficiency of the new plumbing system. Also recommended is a study of the water and sanitary system of the two HoJy Mosques and of other important buildings at the Holy Places. In order to quantify the economicsof return, enabling officials to judge the viability of the new system, the application of the pilot program needs to proceed gradually, and in distinct phases. |
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1319-1047 |
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Engineering Sciences Journal |
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14 |
Issue Number |
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2 |
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1423 AH
2002 AD |
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Article |
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Thursday, December 31, 2009 |
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Researchers
عمر سراج أبو رزيزة | Abu-Rizaiza, Omar Seraj | Researcher | Master | aburizaiza@hotmail.com |
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