In this article we will discuss about the eight methods used for harvesting water. Method # 1. Negarim Microcatchment: The word Negarim is derived from the Hebrew word which meaning is the runoff. And at the term Negarim, the Negarim micro-catchment has been devised as a well-known water harvesting system. Shape of this micro-catchment is like diamond; and is surrounded [...]
The entire Indian sub-continent has been divided into total 15 agro-climatic regions based on variations in climatic characteristics. However, to promote the rainwater harvesting for enriching the water availability potential, especially the drinking water in rural areas, the Himalayan foot hills have also been additionally included in the total 15 agro-climatic regions. In other words, instead of 15, there are [...]
This article throws light upon the top nine methods of groundwater recharge. The methods are: 1. Spreading Basins 2. Recharge Pits and Shafts 3. Ditches 4. Recharge Wells 5. Harvesting in Cistern from Hill Sides 6. Subsurface Dams 7. Farm Ponds 8. Historical Large Well across Streamlet 9. Check Dams. Method # 1. Spreading Basins: This method involves surface flooding [...]