Rain Water harvesting simply means collecting Water for future use during the rainy season.
Rain water harvesting has been in existence since long ago in various parts of India where the Summer months were harsh and the rainy seasons were short and the rainfall insufficient. In States like Rajasthan, Punjab , parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat they still have a method of water conservation which is most effective. They start by collecting all the rain water that falls on their own houses.All the water that is falling on the roof of the house and other parts where it is clean is collected and channelised into an underground tank . This not only brings up the water level of their well , but is helpful for them during the harsh summer months.
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I feel everyone should arrange pit near their house, to store the rain water. This can solve many water problems
The only problem is the land. In cities, forget about the water storing pit, people do not even have the place to keep the vehicles.
:unsure: :huh: :dry: .....Exactly ! what about people living in apartments.??
That's what I am saying. Those living in the apartments do not have sufficient space to even park their vehicles. So, most of them somehow manage it in the little space ( that also serves as the road)in front of their house and some even do it in a rented garage. So, how is one expected to dig a water storing pit in this condition??? :unsure: :unsure: :unsure:
I feel everyone should arrange pit near their house, to store the rain water. This can solve many water problems
The only problem is the land. In cities, forget about the water storing pit, people do not even have the place to keep the vehicles.
:unsure: :huh: :dry: .....Exactly ! what about people living in apartments.??
That's what I am saying. Those living in the apartments do not have sufficient space to even park their vehicles. So, most of them somehow manage it in the little space ( that also serves as the road)in front of their house and some even do it in a rented garage. So, how is one expected to dig a water storing pit in this condition??? :unsure: :unsure: :unsure:
Jabeen, it can be done for entire apartment buildings as a whole unit and is also legally required in some states including Maharashtra, but not all builders implement it. In the buildings, all the water that is collected on rooftops from rains is channelized and is brought into a water tank with simple filtration layers, which is then either let off into a borewell or is again released for usage such as washing, water for gardens etc. The problem is not scarcity of space, but rather scarcity of will to do it!
Devyani Sarkar wrote:
Amazing pictorial explanation. Well explained. Keep posting such threads. It is informative.
Glad you liked it Devyani, thanks a lot and of course I will do whatever best I can :)
Where is the pictorial explanation. Will you please share that page with us.
http://www.boddunan.com/forum/16-education-a-learning/225668-water-conservation-through-rain-water-harvesting.html?start=90
post 225668, the first one , when I started the discussion..
I feel everyone should arrange pit near their house, to store the rain water. This can solve many water problems
The only problem is the land. In cities, forget about the water storing pit, people do not even have the place to keep the vehicles.
:unsure: :huh: :dry: .....Exactly ! what about people living in apartments.??
That's what I am saying. Those living in the apartments do not have sufficient space to even park their vehicles. So, most of them somehow manage it in the little space ( that also serves as the road)in front of their house and some even do it in a rented garage. So, how is one expected to dig a water storing pit in this condition??? :unsure: :unsure: :unsure:
Jabeen, it can be done for entire apartment buildings as a whole unit and is also legally required in some states including Maharashtra, but not all builders implement it. In the buildings, all the water that is collected on rooftops from rains is channelized and is brought into a water tank with simple filtration layers, which is then either let off into a borewell or is again released for usage such as washing, water for gardens etc. The problem is not scarcity of space, but rather scarcity of will to do it!
Yes kalyani,it can be done collectively and has to be planned before hand so that land needed is already marked and utilised .Even here in Karnataka they have a rule for site owners above 2000 sq ft of land in urban areas...I am not sure about apartments though !
I feel everyone should arrange pit near their house, to store the rain water. This can solve many water problems
The only problem is the land. In cities, forget about the water storing pit, people do not even have the place to keep the vehicles.
:unsure: :huh: :dry: .....Exactly ! what about people living in apartments.??
That's what I am saying. Those living in the apartments do not have sufficient space to even park their vehicles. So, most of them somehow manage it in the little space ( that also serves as the road)in front of their house and some even do it in a rented garage. So, how is one expected to dig a water storing pit in this condition??? :unsure: :unsure: :unsure:
Jabeen, it can be done for entire apartment buildings as a whole unit and is also legally required in some states including Maharashtra, but not all builders implement it. In the buildings, all the water that is collected on rooftops from rains is channelized and is brought into a water tank with simple filtration layers, which is then either let off into a borewell or is again released for usage such as washing, water for gardens etc. The problem is not scarcity of space, but rather scarcity of will to do it!
Collective planning never crossed my mind as I didn't notice anything like that at t other states. I am curious to know if any actions are taken against those builders who do not implement it??
I feel everyone should arrange pit near their house, to store the rain water. This can solve many water problems
The only problem is the land. In cities, forget about the water storing pit, people do not even have the place to keep the vehicles.
:unsure: :huh: :dry: .....Exactly ! what about people living in apartments.??
That's what I am saying. Those living in the apartments do not have sufficient space to even park their vehicles. So, most of them somehow manage it in the little space ( that also serves as the road)in front of their house and some even do it in a rented garage. So, how is one expected to dig a water storing pit in this condition??? :unsure: :unsure: :unsure:
Jabeen, it can be done for entire apartment buildings as a whole unit and is also legally required in some states including Maharashtra, but not all builders implement it. In the buildings, all the water that is collected on rooftops from rains is channelized and is brought into a water tank with simple filtration layers, which is then either let off into a borewell or is again released for usage such as washing, water for gardens etc. The problem is not scarcity of space, but rather scarcity of will to do it!
Collective planning never crossed my mind as I didn't notice anything like that at t other states. I am curious to know if any actions are taken against those builders who do not implement it??
Well, there are legal implications for those who do not follow rules, but then at least in Maharashtra, the builders lobby is very very powerful as many powerful politicians are involved in them so, they easily get away with sadly!
I feel everyone should arrange pit near their house, to store the rain water. This can solve many water problems
The only problem is the land. In cities, forget about the water storing pit, people do not even have the place to keep the vehicles.
This is not done by flat owners on personal level but this is the job of building planners at the time of planning the building itself. This is mandatory for every building owner to collect the water through pipes and send it to the land, that is called land water harvesting. This way water gets back to land in place of going to sewage system where it has no use. Rainwater storage is different from harvesting.
I feel everyone should arrange pit near their house, to store the rain water. This can solve many water problems
The only problem is the land. In cities, forget about the water storing pit, people do not even have the place to keep the vehicles.
This is not done by flat owners on personal level but this is the job of building planners at the time of planning the building itself. This is mandatory for every building owner to collect the water through pipes and send it to the land, that is called land water harvesting. This way water gets back to land in place of going to sewage system where it has no use. Rainwater storage is different from harvesting.
I think the water in collected in the tank which is made under-ground. Cleaning can be done and can be used for various purposes.
I feel everyone should arrange pit near their house, to store the rain water. This can solve many water problems
The only problem is the land. In cities, forget about the water storing pit, people do not even have the place to keep the vehicles.
This is not done by flat owners on personal level but this is the job of building planners at the time of planning the building itself. This is mandatory for every building owner to collect the water through pipes and send it to the land, that is called land water harvesting. This way water gets back to land in place of going to sewage system where it has no use. Rainwater storage is different from harvesting.
I think if properly planned and executed, both using rainwater by storing it and also harvesting it can be done at the same time. It really pains me a lot when I see people using purified water as supplied by the municipalities to wash cars and in the gardens etc. For such purposes, grey water and stored rainwater could be used efficiently.
Can we drink rain harvesting water? just a querry :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink:
Ram its obvious that you have not read the previous posts!!! Please do so, you will get your answers! I am sure you are aware that simply posting responses without not reading and understanding previous posts is considered spam!
Here's a link that I found is an interesting read on rainwater harvesting:
http://www.rainwater-harvesting.biz/index.html
especially those who do not know much about this can understand it better!
It is so simple and yet most people do not make the effort to implement it ! We need to have a governmental agency to make sure that we take an interest in everything around us...It is sad that Indians are very low on civic sense and social awareness ! :(
Here's a link that I found is an interesting read on rainwater harvesting:
http://www.rainwater-harvesting.biz/index.html
especially those who do not know much about this can understand it better!
It is so simple and yet most people do not make the effort to implement it ! We need to have a governmental agency to make sure that we take an interest in everything around us...It is sad that Indians are very low on civic sense and social awareness ! :(
Indians are extremely low in civic sense or any kind of sense that dictates propriety in dealing with others!!! Everyone is in it only for some benefit to self and the most destroying attitude is why should I bother? Let others do what needs be done!
If we save the water we can give that natural source to our future generation but we are not utilizing it and wasting them.
Not only save water but harvest as much rainwater as we can and keep refurbishing the depleting water table all over the country. Only saving water now will not help, efforts must be full on to increase water table or else what are fertile lands now will soon turn into deserts.
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