By - Aysha Anam
Rainwater harvesting is extremely beneficial for irrigating fields
It is excellent for plants since it has no chemicals such as fluoride and chloramines (chlorine)
It reduces soil erosion, stormwater runoff, flooding, and pollution of surface water with fertilizers, pesticides, metals, and other sediments
Step 1
Select a clean surface of water collection, ground, or terrace
Step 2
Select the location of the collection, spread-out tank, or cluster tank
Step 3
Choose the size of the storage tank. It is wise for farmers to store water in a huge room
Step 4
Connect pipes from the collection spot or spots to the collection area
Step 5
install filters at different points and let sedimentation also take place naturally
Step 6
Create an excess water flow system
Step 7
Lay pipes connecting the storage tank to the field
The traditional method of rainwater harvesting includes, step wells, wells, and ponds