Our country is blessed with seasonal rainfall which brings down to earth large quantity of water. Most of the share will drain off. Those which seep down the soil, like investment, is the only hope for the organisms to survive after the rainy season.
Recently I came across an orkut community that is named water conservation. Prominent dailies frequently raise the same issue of water conservation and rain water harvesting. I am working in an institution which is a part of university dedicated for green environment.
Rain water harvesting is becoming a relevant issue particularly cities and drought affected areas. In Tamilnadu, to the best of my knowledge, buildings will not get licence unless they have their own rain harvesting arrangement. This shows that government is well aware of the situation and is taking promising initiatives. Citizen will try to circumvent the rules, naturally. But they should realize that rain water harvesting is the only measure that help to replenish the fast receding water table.
Ponds, which are being filled to construct flats, are of prime importance. Farm land also help rain water to be pooled and seep in, a delight to our child friends. If a pond is properly protected it helps to recharge the ground water during rainy season.
Flats consume lot of water starting from the time of construction onwards. Every flat should have a rain water harvesting mechanism so that water collected is allowed to become a part of ground water.
From the roof if we can drain the rain water into a pit filled with sand and gravel, put in alternate layers, this help in the recharging. Maintain the existing ponds and other water bodies. Eminent environmentalists are of the view that until and unless we harvest the rain water, even for drinking the mankind will face scarcity.
So plan for tomorrow, start now itself to harvest the precious rain water and reduce wasting water.
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