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'Water harvesting leads to water conservation 'Explain.

How can the technique of water harvesting help in the conservation of water?
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Rainwater harvesting essentially means collecting rainwater on the roofs of building and storing it underground for
later use.
Not only does this recharging arrest groundwater depletion, it also raises the declining water table and can help
augment water supply.
Rainwater harvesting and articial recharging are becoming very important issues. It is essential to stop the
decline in groundwater levels, arrest sea-water ingress, it prevent sea-water from moving landward, and conserve
surface water run-off during the rainy season.
Some of the benets of rainwater harvesting are as follows
Increases water availability

Checks the declining water table

Is environmentally friendly.
Improves the quality of groundwater through the dilution of fluoride, nitrate, and salinity.

Prevents soil erosion and flooding especially in urban areas.

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