Vol. 2 (5) : September-October 2011 issue
Green Farming Vol. 2 (5) : 624-628 (September-October, 2011) (New Series)
Policy and design issues in water harvesting system : A review
VIKAS KUMAR SINGH1
Deptt. of Agricultural and Food Engineering, Indian Institute Technology (IIT), Kharagpur - 721 302 (West Bengal)
Designation : 1Sr. Research Fellow (Soi & Water Engg.) (vikas3234@gmail.com)
Subject : Water and Natural Resource Management, Water Conservation Engg., Water Harvesting, Farm Pond, Sewage Water, Irrigation
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VIKAS KUMAR SINGH. 2011. Policy and design issues in water harvesting system : A review. Green Farming Vol. 2 (5) : 624-628 (September-October, 2011) (New Series)
ABSTRACT
Rainwater harvesting refers to the collection and storing of rainwater for human related activities. The popularity of rainwater harvesting and utilization is its decentralized nature located in proximity to and supply of good quality water to the end user. This paper reviews the design of rainwater harvesting systems, relevant policies and legislation in India and the cost benefits. The use of aquifers as storages to rainwater harvesting systems in India is highlighted. Issues related to rainwater harvesting are explored further with a case study.
Key words :
Aquifer storage, cost benefit, design, policy, rainwater harvesting.
