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Water scarcity is not at all a new issue for India and the world. In Gurgaon (India), it is estimated that the city would run out of water in the next 10 years. Rain water harvesting is one of the technique to save water. Developed nations are using it already to maintain water supply during regional water restrictions.
Some nations are already using rain water harvesting to supplement the main water supply.It provides water during droughts, prevents flooding of low lying areas, replenishes the ground water table, and also helps in the availability of clean water by reducing the salt content. Interesting thing is that the setup of rainwater harvesting system is very simple and does not require much investment. Especially roof top rain water harvesting. The system can be installed with minimum skills. It should be sized to meet the water demand throughout the dry season. I've designed the rainwater harvesting system for four hostels of my college. Since the rainfall is dropping in Jamshedpur since last 4-5 years, it would be helpful for the students to live in hostels having the rainwater harvesting systems installed. I encourage all the youth around the world to save rain water by practicing rainwater harvesting techniques, since it promotes both water and energy conservation.
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Rain water harvesting has a great potential in India, also in Gurgaon.
Posted 24-02-2014 22:45
Considering that only 1% of water is usable, rain water harvesting should be widely developed and applied. Thanks for the article.
Posted 24-02-2014 17:17
Gurgaon has practically used all its groundwater & there is acute crisis looming large. You have highlighted a grave issue & provided a solution also. This year the rainfall in Gurgaon was more than normal, thus rain water harvesting may work out. All the best.
Posted 24-02-2014 14:43
Thanks for sharing your idea. Yes , rain water harvesting is the most ideal solution to the water crisis. As the water crisis continues to become severe, there is a dire need of reform in water management system andimplementation of such alternatives .
Posted 24-02-2014 01:14
In Nepal also,especially in rural are which lack drinking water, rainwater is harvested. Thank you for sharing the information,Yuvraj.
Posted 23-02-2014 21:32
This is not my design. This is a random picture. My design is too private too share, since it is being published in my research paper. But I can always mail you personally if you want it. :)
Posted 23-02-2014 21:16
Amazing design. Thank you for sharing with us. Have you practiced it yet?
Posted 23-02-2014 20:21