Rainwater Harvesting
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This presentation provides an overview of rainwater harvesting. It defines rainwater harvesting as collecting and storing rainwater from rooftops and land surfaces. The presentation outlines different rainwater harvesting techniques like rooftop catchment and land surface catchment. It discusses the advantages of rainwater harvesting, such as reducing water bills, suitable for irrigation, and reducing demand on groundwater. The presentation also notes some disadvantages, including unpredictable rainfall and requiring regular maintenance. It concludes by giving an example of widespread rainwater harvesting in Tamil Nadu.
Rainwater Harvesting
- 1. A Presentation on Rain-water harvesting By: Abhishek Singh B.Sc. (CS) - 3rd Year 121101
- 2. Outline What is “Rain-water harvesting” Rain-water harvesting techniques Advantages of rain-water harvesting Disadvantages of rain-water harvesting Example of Rain-water harvesting in Tamil Nadu
- 3. Rain-water Harvesting Definition: It is a technology used for collecting and storing rain-water from rooftops, land surface, etc.
- 4. Techniques for Rain-water harvesting Rooftop catchment Land surface catchment
- 5. Advantages of rain-water harvesting Reducing Water Bills Suitable for Irrigation Reduces Demand on Ground Water Reduces Floods and Soil Erosion Can be Used for Several Non-drinking Purposes
- 6. Disadvantages of rain-water harvesting Unpredictable Rainfall Regular Maintenance Initial High Cost
- 7. Example of rain-water harvesting in Tamil Nadu Santha Sheela Nair, IAS