RWH and Conservation

International Journal of Civil Engineering

© 2017 by SSRG - IJCE Journal

Volume 4 Issue 8

Year of Publication : 2017

Authors : Ashok Kumar, Bhanupriya Sharma, Vikash Vashsith, Digambar Singh

10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V4I8P102

How to Cite?

Ashok Kumar, Bhanupriya Sharma, Vikash Vashsith, Digambar Singh, "RWH and Conservation," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 4,  no. 8, pp. 11-15, 2017. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V4I8P102

Abstract:

Water plays a vital role in the ecosystem. The precipitation over the country is not only unevenly distributed, but also uneven with regard to seasonal distribution as well as within season. steep slope and terrain in hilly areas quickly releases the flow towards the outlet and thus creates scarcity of water. Geomorphology and the way land surface is managed, strongly influences the movement of water over and below the ground. According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), there are around 40 rainy days in India, and a long dry spells and period. Due to the increasing population, industrialization etc, the per capita availability of water in terms of quality and quantity is decreasing day by day. Water scarcity in hills is a severe problem .With time the problem may accelerate and create acute shortage of water resources. Management and development of water resources involves decision-making about the use and conservation of available water resources for many purposes (irrigation, drinking etc.). Migration in hilly areas is very common principally due to the lack of water. The Population growth of Uttarakhand in decade (2001-2011) was 19.17 percent while in previous decade (1991-2000) it was 20.41 percent. Hence, integrated approach in hilly areas is essential to deal with the problem. Topography of the hilly areas is quite sensitive to soil erosion and landslides. Suitable water conservation practices may be adopted to cater the water scarcity and related social problems. Water conservation is of great importance to the economic, social and cultural development in hills. This paper deals with some water conservation /rain water harvesting techniques like Check dams, roof top rain water harvesting.

Keywords:

Water scarcity, water conservation. Check dams, Rain water harvesting, integrated approach.

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