Next to air, water is the most important element for the preservation of life. Water is a finite commodity which, if not managed properly, will result in shortages in the […]
The History of Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting was done by Chola kings as well While Roman aqueducts are well-known, Roman cisterns were also commonly used and their construction expanded with the Empire. For example, in Pompeii, rooftop water storage was […]
Let’s learn Rainwater harvesting wisdom from ancient India
Were floods and drought regular occurrences in ancient India? Of course a big Yes! But ancient Indians implemented effective solutions to tackle these. Every region exploited its own traditional water […]
Effects of Water Pollution
Effects of Water Pollution? Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies (like oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, aquifers, and groundwater) usually caused due to human activities. Water pollution is any change, minor […]
Things to know about Pollution of Water Sources
British poet W. H. Auden once noted, “Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.” Our rivers, reservoirs, lakes, and seas are drowning in chemicals, waste, plastic, and other pollutants. Yet […]
8 Effects of Groundwater Depletion
Overexploitation of groundwater and intensive irrigation in major canal commands has posed serious problems for groundwater managers in India. Depletion of water tables, saltwater encroachment, drying of aquifers, groundwater pollution, […]
Causes of Groundwater Depletion
What is Groundwater? Groundwater is our oldest water bank stored in the belly of Mother Earth. Groundwater normally flows underground in the spacecracks and spaces in soil, sand and rock. It […]
Water crisis can be cured by Harvesting God’s own water, Rain!
Free fresh, soft and pure water is the original water on the Earth. This is the fundamental source of water from our God father to keep universe live. Rainwater before […]
Reasons of water crisis in India
What are the reasons of water crisis in India ? Water is the most valuable natural resource as it is essential for human survival and life on earth. However, the […]
India’s water crisis: Is there a solution?
More than 50% of the population has no access to safe drinking water and about 200,000 people die every year for lack of access to safe water. India is currently […]