Question

Define water harvesting.

Answer 1

Water harvesting:

1. Water harvesting is the practice of collecting rainwater or capturing runoffs and implementing measures to store the accumulated water for consumption and groundwater recharge.
2. Water can be collected by capturing runoff from roofs and catchments and taking in seasonal flood waste from local streams.
3. Watershed management is a method of conserving water.
4. These water-saving techniques meet the needs for drinking water, irrigation water, and groundwater recharge.