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Methods of Water Conservation

 



There are so many methods available for water conservation, of which the followings are important  methods. 

 1.Rain Water Harvesting 

 2.Watershed Management 

RAIN WATER HARVESTING 

Rain water harvesting is a technique of capturing and storing of rainwater for further utilization.

Rain water, wherever it falls , is captured and pollution of this water is prevented. The Ministry of Water Resources in India is insisting the people to make rain water harvesting a part of every day life in our villages and cities. 


Need (or) Objectives Of  Rain water Harvesting :

1.To meet the increasing demands of water. 

2.To raise the water table by recharging the ground water. 

3.To reduce the ground water contamination from the intrusion of saline water.

4.To reduce the surface run off loss.

5.To reduce storm water run off and soil erosion.

6.To increase hydrostatic pressure to stop land subsidence.

7.To minimize water crisis and water conflicts.




Concept of Rain Water Harvesting 
   
Rainwater Harvesting involves collecting water that falls on the roof of house during rain storms and conveying it through PVC (or) aluminum pipe to a near by covered storage unit. The rainwater yield varies with the size and texture of the catchment area. A smoother, cleaner and more impervious roofing material contributes to better water quality and greater quantity.




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