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7. Ensuring that effluents are treated properly before being discharged into water bodies.
8. Using methods like sprinklers and drip or trickle irrigation.
SUBTOPIC- RAIN WATER HARVESTING:
What is Rain water harvesting?
Rainwater harvesting system, also called rainwater collection system, the technology that collects and
stores rainwater for human use. Rainwater harvesting systems range from simple rain barrels to more
elaborate structures with pumps, tanks, and purification systems.
The harvesting of rainwater simply involves the collection of water from surfaces on which rain falls,
and subsequently storing this water for later use. ... Water can also be collected in dams
from rain falling on the ground and producing surface runoff.
Types of rainwater harvesting.
The two major types of rainwater harvesting include roof based and land-based rainwater
harvesting. Rain harvested water can be used for watering livestock, laundry, flushing toilets, etc.
Importance of Rainwater harvesting.
The following are 5 advantages of harvesting rainwater.
Reduces Flooding and Erosion. Harvesting rainwater can help the environment in a number of
ways. ...
Reduces Water Bills. ...
Reduces Demand on Ground Water. ...
Can Be Used for Non-drinking Purposes. ...
Can Improve Plant Growth.
Since June 2001, the Ministry of Urban affairs and Poverty Alleviation has made rainwater
harvesting mandatory in all new buildings with a roof area of more than 100 sq m and in all plots
with an area of more than 1000 sq m, that are being developed.
Can you answer?
1. Where is rain water harvesting systems mainly carried out in India?
2. Is Rainwater harvesting illegal in India? If no give the reason.
IMPORTANT LINKS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GsQvfYwvbA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2Se2bPQKpk
