Question

How can water harvesting help in conservation of water?

Answer 1

Water harvesting:

1. It refers to the practice of collecting rainwater or capturing the run-offs and adopting measures to store the accumulated water for consumption and to recharge groundwater.
2. The water stored can be used in gardens, livestock, irrigation, and domestic use after proper treatment, and for various other activities.

Water harvesting help in the conservation of water in the following ways:

1. It prevents urban flooding by collecting rainwater and managing stormwater flow, reducing soil erosion and flood hazards.
2. Most buildings with rainwater harvesting systems have a built-in catchment space on top of the roof that can gather considerable amounts of water in the event of a rainstorm.