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RAINWATER HARVESTING

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RAIN WATER HARVESTING
WHAT IS HARVESTING?

Harvesting is defined as storing in such a way that it

can be used throughout the year.
WHAT IS RAIN WATER HARVESTING?
Rainwater harvesting is the accumulating and
storing of rainwater by artificial methods for
further utilization.
The principle of collecting and using precipitation
from a catchments surface.
Mostly done by rooftop harvesting and is used for
domestic and agricultural purposes.
WHY IS THIS REQUIRED?
Surface water is inadequate to meet our demand and we have to
depend on ground water.
Environmental Changes.
To arrest ground water decline and augment ground water table
To beneficiate water quality in aquifers
To conserve surface water runoff during monsoon
To reduce soil erosion
Due to rapid urbanization, infiltration of rain water into the sub-
soil has decreased drastically and recharging of ground water has
diminished etc.
Bangalore gets most of its drinking water from a distance of 95 kms.
and a depth of 500 mts.
RAIN WATER HARVESTING
TECHNIQUES :
Roof top rainwater harvesting.

Surface runoff harvesting .        

 COMPONENTS OF ROOFTOP RWH
CATCHMENT

COUNDUITS

FILTERS

STORAGE FACILITY
A first rain separator and a sand filter
(First Flush)
EVERY ROOF IN A CITY CAN BE A CATCHMENT
SURFACE RUNOFF HARVESTING
Harvesting of surface runoff and
storage of the same into reservoirs
such as water pans makes it
available for use when required.

In this method of collecting

rainwater for irrigation, water
flowing along the ground during
the rains will be collected to a tank
below the surface of the ground..
USES OF RAINWATER HARVESTING
Domestic Use

Agricultural Use

Industrial and Commercial use

Increase groundwater supplies

Advantages:
It provides self-sufficiency to water supply.
Rainwater harvesting is less expensive, easy to
construct and easy to maintain.
 Rainwater Harvesting slows down water flow,
contains potential floodwater and reduces spread of
pollution.
 The water is convenient and accessible; valuable time
and effort are saved in collecting and/or hauling water.
 It provides a supply of water to meet our future needs.
Disadvantages:
Initial cost may be high.
Regular Maintenance .
Vulnerable water quality.
Storage capacity limits.
 CONCLUSION
On of the best way to solve the world burning facing
issue: Water Scarcity.
Most useful for large scale applications.
Saving of energy per lifting of well and saving of Water
bills.
Harvested water can be used for Daily household needs.
The more the business and industries involved = greater
environmental and economic benefits.
Rainwater Harvesting saves water, money and the
environment.
 Rainwater Harvesting
A NOBLE GOAL

A COMMON RESPONSIBILITY
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