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When most of the land was covered by jungle, rain water used to get absorbed in the soil and percolated in the deeper strata of soil and soil used to act as a sponge. First absorbing the rains and then slowly releasing the water through out the year. So even small rivers used to flow through out the year after monsoon. With heavy cutting of trees, witch used to hold soil, all soil washed through floods. Now, when there is rain fall, we have flood and next day, we do not have water. Now as there are jungles of cement, we have only one option and that is rooftop rainwater harvesting. In witch, we will collect the rain water, through slope in the rooftop and get the rains in a tank made on the ground, through witch it will percolate in the ground. This will increase the level of underground water if done by all in the city.
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Types of rainwater harvesting?
drain and rooftop
Which are the two types of rainwater harvesting?
There are two types or rainwater haversting. Rooftop rainwater harvesting and drain harvesting. In rooftop rainwater harvesting, we use the water collected on rooftops instead of letting it go down the drain. We can also use water collected in dugout ponds, underground vessels etc. Drain harvesting involves letting water collected in roadside drains go straight to the ground. But this water has to be treated before use as it may contain bird faeces, germs and other pollutants.
What is rooftop water harvesting?
Rooftop water harvesting is a system that collects rainwater from building rooftops and channels it into storage containers for future use. This method helps to conserve water resources by capturing rainwater that would otherwise run off into the ground. The stored rainwater can then be used for various purposes such as irrigation, toilet flushing, and washing.
How was rainwater harvesting invented?
who invented rainwater harvesting
Modern adaptation of tradition of rainwater harvesting methods?
by rainwater harvesting
What are the different types of rainwater harvesting?
Rainwater harvesting can be categorized into several types, including rooftop harvesting, where rainwater is collected from building roofs; surface runoff harvesting, which captures water from land surfaces; and subsurface harvesting, involving the collection of groundwater recharge through techniques like percolation tanks. Additionally, there are direct and indirect methods, with direct systems involving the direct use of collected rainwater and indirect systems focusing on groundwater replenishment. Each type serves specific needs and can be tailored to local conditions and water requirements.
What is roof top rain water harvesting?
Rooftop rainwater harvesting is a method of collecting rainwater that falls on roofs and directing it to storage tanks or reservoirs for later use. This collected rainwater can be used for various purposes such as landscaping, irrigation, flushing toilets, or even for drinking after proper treatment. It is a sustainable and eco-friendly way to conserve water and reduce reliance on traditional water sources.
What is the aims and objectives of rainwater harvesting?
Aims and objectives of water harvesting
What has the author Stephen K Booth written?
Stephen K. Booth has written: 'Rainwater harvesting' -- subject(s): Water harvesting, Rainwater
Importance of rain water harvesting?
Rainwater harvesting is important because it can help alleviate water scarcity issues by capturing and storing rainwater for later use. It helps to reduce reliance on traditional water sources like rivers and groundwater, which are often overexploited. Additionally, it can reduce urban flooding and erosion by slowing down the runoff of rainwater.
Describe how modern adaptations of traditional rainwater harvesting methods are being carried out to conserve and store water?
Traditional methods of rainwater harvesting like 'the rooftop method' are becoming popular in India. In Gendathur village, Mysore, about 200 households have adopted the rooftop rainwater harvesting method, thereby making the village rich in rainwater. The state of Tamil Nadu has made it compulsory for all the houses to have rooftop rainwater harvesting structures. Defaulters are severely punished.
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picture of rain water harvesting model
