Due to ever-increasing development, green space is continually being eliminated to allow for new construction projects. These projects can significantly increase the amount of runoff produced during rainfall events. As such, it is critical that new developments account for the …
Rainwater harvesting is collecting and storing rain for on-site reuse, rather than letting it run off. The collected water is used for different purposes, e.g. agriculture, gardening, irrigation etc. This article explores many rainwater harvesting methods. We will also read …
Rainwater harvesting components are used for transporting rainwater through pipes or drains, filtration and tanks for storage of harvested water. Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting is for Recharging Shallow Groundwater. Components of Rainwater Harvesting System Any rainwater harvesting system has three components: …
Waste Water Treatment – Mud and sand settle in a tank called a grit chamber. Later, this material, known as grit and screenings, is taken to a landfill for environmentally safe disposal. The sewage then flows to primary settling tanks where …
Job Description of Hydrologist – What is the work of Hydrologist. Who is hydrologist? What Do Hydrologists do? A hydrologist will typically do the following: Measure the properties of bodies of water, such as volume and streamflow. Collect water and …
Water resource management is a very important issue from several angles such as development of water bodies for future, protection of available water bodies from pollution and over exploitation and to prevent disputes. Why is it important to manage water …
Difference Between Dam Weir and Barrage – Dams, weirs and barrages all are types of headworks used to increase the head of water on the upstream side. There is confusion between these terminologies which are explained in this article. Weir …