Question

Answer the following question.
List two main advantages associated with water harvesting at the community level.

Answer 1

Importance of water harvesting:

1. It can be used to recharge the groundwater.
2. It can be used for other domestic purposes.
3. It can increase the availability of water throughout the year.
4. It can help in reducing the stormwater discharges, urban floods and overloading of sewage treatment plants
5. It can help to reduce seawater ingress in coastal areas.
6. It can be used for the purpose of irrigation.