https://padlet.com/singishvant/1z8s41csx005yv72 Conservation of water // Rainwater harvesting techniques // Effects of poor drainage system. en-us 2023-08-14 12:10:04 UTC 2023-08-15 08:06:57 UTC hello@padlet.com singishvant https://padlet.com/singishvant/1z8s41csx005yv72/wish/2661473152 Water is one of the basic necessities for every living being and we cannot imagine a life without water. It is the natural resource and the main constituent of our planet earth which is 75% water. Water is the universal solvent and plays a key role in the existence of various forms of life on the planet earth. It is widely used for various purposes such as washing, bathing, cleaning, cooking, drinking, and other industrial and domestic uses.

]]> 2023-08-14 12:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/singishvant/1z8s41csx005yv72/wish/2661473152 singishvant https://padlet.com/singishvant/1z8s41csx005yv72/wish/2661475240 Conservation of water mainly refers to protect, preserve, and control the usage of water and its resources. It is the system introduced to manage freshwater, reduce the wastage and protect the water and its resources in order to reduce and to avoid the scarcity. ]]> 2023-08-14 12:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/singishvant/1z8s41csx005yv72/wish/2661475240 singishvant https://padlet.com/singishvant/1z8s41csx005yv72/wish/2661475404 Conserving water helps us by supplying more amount of water for longer usage. It has become necessary in all areas because these natural resources are reducing along with the increasing population.]]> 2023-08-14 12:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/singishvant/1z8s41csx005yv72/wish/2661475404 singishvant https://padlet.com/singishvant/1z8s41csx005yv72/wish/2661487768 There are several ways to conserve water. Here are some important and easy ways for the conservation of water

• Keeping the tap closed when not in use.
• Check for the openings or leaks in water distribution pipes.
• Make sure to use collected rainwater for gardening or washing purpose.
• Always have a measure of how many buckets of water is wasted in a day and try to reduce.
• Do not run more water than necessary while washing and cleaning clothes, utensils, etc.
• Do not prolong your bathing. Go for a quick shower rather than wasting buckets of water
• Rainwater harvesting is one of the best method used for conserving water. There are different methods used to preserve rainwater instead of getting it wasted

]]> 2023-08-14 13:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/singishvant/1z8s41csx005yv72/wish/2661487768 singishvant https://padlet.com/singishvant/1z8s41csx005yv72/wish/2661487870 Rain water harvesting is a technique used to gather and store rainwater that runs off natural or man-made catchment areas such as rooftops, compounds, hill slopes, rocky surfaces, or artificially repaired impervious or semi-pervious surfaces. The process is carried out using artificially designed systems.]]> 2023-08-14 13:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/singishvant/1z8s41csx005yv72/wish/2661487870 singishvant https://padlet.com/singishvant/1z8s41csx005yv72/wish/2661488083 There are mainly eight types of rain water harvesting surface runoff harvesting and rooftop Rainwater harvesting 

• Gully plug.
• Contour bund.
• Gabion structure.
• Percolation tank.
• Check dams .
• Recharge shaft.
• Dugwell recharge.
• Ground water dams.

]]> 2023-08-14 13:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/singishvant/1z8s41csx005yv72/wish/2661488083 singishvant https://padlet.com/singishvant/1z8s41csx005yv72/wish/2661494784 Poor drainage system can kill people or animals, and can destroy buildings, roads or crops. Poor drainage can cause landslides and mudflows, which can be a risky to people and their property. Stormwater can erode fertile soil, reducing production.]]> 2023-08-14 13:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/singishvant/1z8s41csx005yv72/wish/2661494784 singishvant https://padlet.com/singishvant/1z8s41csx005yv72/wish/2662183215 2023-08-15 07:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/singishvant/1z8s41csx005yv72/wish/2662183215