8 Water Conservation Techniques

By iastoppers.com

You might not know, were practiced in India since long

Since ages, people in India, have experienced varied rainfall, yet they were able to manage water using these mind-blowing techniques-

Katta:

A temporary stone bund, which slows the water flow & the collected water gradually seeps into ground & increase the water in nearby wells

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Sand Bores:

It extracts water retained by sand particles, but are limited to coastal areas with high sand deposits

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Madaks/Johads/Pemghara:

A water soak pit for groundwater recharge and were constructed on an area with high elevation on 3 sides

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Bawdi/Jhalara:

A step-well, mainly constructed in honor of kings & queens, provides good water quality and has a lifespan of 20-30 years

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Bamboo Drip Irrigation:

It is a channel made of bamboo pipes for gravity-fed irrigation, used in northeast as ground channels in such region is not possible

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Joy Pumps:

It fills overhead tank from groundwater as kids play on wheels & acts as a community structure mainly in India and Africa

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Cycle Run Water Pumps:

Small-scale farmers can pedal to lift water without using electricity and hence are affordable, portable, and supports health

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Water Wheel:

It is a round wheel-shaped storage tanker, designed for working women, & provides easy mobility with storage of 10-50 Liters hygienically

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