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Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya: ROLL NO-1027

Rainwater harvesting is the process of collecting and storing rainwater runoff from rooftops, land surfaces or rock catchments. It involves collecting rainwater in tanks or recharge pits from where it can be used for various purposes. The key components are catchment areas, conveyance systems, filters and storage tanks. Some benefits are reduced water bills, groundwater recharge and availability of free water for non-potable uses. Regular maintenance is required and rainfall dependence can limit supply.

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Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya: ROLL NO-1027

Rainwater harvesting is the process of collecting and storing rainwater runoff from rooftops, land surfaces or rock catchments. It involves collecting rainwater in tanks or recharge pits from where it can be used for various purposes. The key components are catchment areas, conveyance systems, filters and storage tanks. Some benefits are reduced water bills, groundwater recharge and availability of free water for non-potable uses. Regular maintenance is required and rainfall dependence can limit supply.

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JAWAHAR NAVODAYA

VIDYALAYA
SAGAR PATEL
CLASS-XA
ROLL NO-1027
GEOGRAPHY
PORTFOLIO
2021-22
WATER HARVESTING
RAIN WATER HARVESTING
Rainwater harvesting is the simple
process or technology used to conserve
Rainwater by collecting, storing,
conveying and purifying of Rainwater
that runs off from rooftops, parks,
roads, open grounds, etc. for later use.
HOW TO HARVEST RAINWATER ?
Rainwater harvesting systems consists of the following
components:
Catchment- Used to collect and store the captured Rainwater.
Conveyance system – It is used to transport the harvested
water from the catchment to the recharge zone.
Flush- It is used to flush out the first spell of rain.
Filter – Used for filtering the collected Rainwater and remove
pollutants.
Tanks and the recharge structures: Used to store the filtered
water which is ready to use.
The process of rainwater harvesting involves the collection and the
storage of rainwater with the help of artificially designed systems that
run off naturally or man-made catchment areas like- the rooftop,
compounds, rock surface, hill slopes, artificially repaired impervious
or semi-pervious land surface.
Several factors play a vital role in the amount of water harvested.
Some of these factors are:
The quantum of runoff
Features of the catchments
Impact on the environment
Availability of the technology
The capacity of the storage tanks
Types of the roof, its slope and its materials
The frequency,  quantity  and the quality of the rainfall
 The speed and ease with which the Rainwater penetrates through the
subsoil to recharge the groundwater.
Why do we Harvest Rainwater?

The rainwater harvesting system is one of the best


methods practised and followed to support the 
conservation of water. Today, scarcity of good quality
water has become a significant cause of concern.
However, Rainwater, which is pure and of good quality,
can be used for irrigation, washing,
cleaning, bathing, cooking and also for other livestock
requirement
ADVANTAGES OF WATER HARVESTING
The benefits of rainwater harvesting system are listed below.
Less cost.
Helps in reducing the water bill.
Decreases the demand for water.
Reduces the need for imported water.
Promotes both water and energy conservation.
Improves the quality and quantity of groundwater.
Does not require a filtration system for landscape irrigation.
This technology is relatively simple, easy to install and operate.
It reduces soil erosion, storm water runoff, flooding, and pollution of
surface water with fertilizers, pesticides, metals and other sediments.
It is an excellent source of water for landscape irrigation with no chemicals
and dissolved salts and free from all minerals.
Disadvantages of Rainwater Harvesting
In addition to the great advantages, the rainwater harvesting
system has a few disadvantages like unpredictable rainfall,
unavailability of the proper storage system, etc.
Listed below are few more disadvantages of the rainwater
harvesting process.
Regular Maintenance is required.
Requires some technical skills for installation.
Limited and no rainfall can limit the supply of Rainwater.
If not installed correctly, it may attract mosquitoes and other
waterborne diseases.
One of the significant drawbacks of the rainwater harvesting
system is storage limits.
DAMS
A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of water or
underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only
suppress floods but also provide water for activities such as 
irrigation, human consumption, industrial use, aquaculture,
and navigability. Hydropower is often used in conjunction
with dams to generate electricity. A dam can also be used to
collect water or for storage of water which can be evenly
distributed between locations. Dams generally serve the
primary purpose of retaining water, while other structures
such as floodgates or levees (also known as dikes) are used
to manage or prevent water flow into specific land regions.

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