Journal of Hydrogeology & Hydrologic EngineeringISSN: 2325-9647

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Research Article, J Hydrogeol Hydrol Eng Vol: 5 Issue: 2

Suitable Water Harvesting Measures for Managing Drinking Water Scarcity in Different Provinces of India

Rolland Andrade*
Central Water & Power Research Station, Pune-411 024, India
Corresponding author : Rolland Andrade
Scientist ‘B’ Isotope Hydrology Division Central Water & Power Research Station, Pune-411 024, India
E-mail: andrade.rolland@gmail.com
Received: October 30, 2015 Accepted: March 23, 2016 Published: March 30,2016
Citation: Andrade R (2016) Suitable Water Harvesting Measures for Managing Drinking Water Scarcity in Different Provinces of India. J Hydrogeol Hydrol Eng 5:2. doi:10.4172/2325-9647.1000133

Abstract

Scarcity of water for industrial and domestic sector is a major cause of concern for rural as well as urban communities in India. India is presently experiencing water shortage and hence invested heavily in promoting Rainwater Harvesting. Water harvesting is a technique deployed for collecting and storing rainwater from rooftops, the land surface or rock catchments. In this paper the authors have discussed the utility of surface water harvesting in order to recharge the aquifer, which had improved the status of groundwater and sustained its quality and quantity. Water harvesting strategy with proper planning and execution can be used as sustainable water management tool in resolving several drinking water issues in semi arid India.

Keywords: Aquifer recharge; Water harvesting; water scarcity; Catchment and Rainfall

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