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Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) simply means – ‘Catching and Storing Rain where it falls’
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About Rainwater Harvesting
Simply put, Rain water Harvesting merely means – ‘Catching and Storing Rain where it falls’. It is a simple technique of collecting rainwater that runs from catchment areas like roofs, pavements, roads, parks, open land etc. and storing it in storage tanks (for immediate use) or in the underground aquifers – natural or man-made for ground water recharge. Thus, rainwater can be stored in tanks and then used for drinking and cooking – as it is done in the desert areas of Rajasthan. Alternatively, it can be done to replenish the groundwater so that the dug wells/tube wells in the area keep on yielding water.
Schematic for Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater Harvesting Design Norms
Generally accepted norms to design an effective Rainwater Harvesting system
Frequently Asked Questions
some frequently asked questions on rain water harvesting
Per Capita Per Day Rainfall
Average rainfall per person per day – State-wise & District wise
Baseline of Water Conservation Assets
baseline to estimate the extent of rain water harvesting in your area…
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