Question

What are the various low cost techniques available to recharge groundwater aquifers?

Answer 1

Dear Student,

Some low cost techniques for recharging groundwater aquifers are

1. Digging ditches and furrows which can get filled up with water.
2. Digging wells.
3. Constructing check dams across small streams.
4. Afforestation to prevent rainwater running away and instead, percolating to the ground.
5. Constructing tanks and ponds.

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