On Wed, 19 Nov 2003 11:21:12 +0530, "Prof. Newman Fernandes"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
TEN POINT PROGRAMME
FOR RAIN WATER HARVESTING AND CONSERVATION.
The Rain Water Harvesting Cell of St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa, released
recently a Ten Point Programme for Water Harvesting and Conservation, to be put
into execution by all the citizens and in a special way by the local bodies,
educational institutions and other organisations. Any suggestions, may be sent
to [EMAIL PROTECTED] :
1. Tell everybody about rainwater harvesting.
2. The Government must provide know-how and aid for Government
buildings and private buildings to install Rooftop
harvesting structures.
3. Avoid cement/tiles/asphalt paving of vast areas, which
speeds up the draining of water into the sea. If
unavoidable, leave enough spaces to trap water for
percolation for groundwater recharge.
4. After every three or four metres, sink holes in the storm
drains (specially when they are cemented) to help
percolation for groundwater recharge.
5. Dig percolation pits in your property, wherever possible,
and construct check-dams.
6. Existing lakes/tanks should be desilted to hold water to
full capacity.
7. Don't assume that water is free or almost free. Several
things must happen before clean water comes. Think twice
before opening the tap.
8. Remember that slow leakage wastes 400 litres per day and
fast leakage wastes 3000 litres per day. Check for leakages
and stop them.
9. May we suggest a bucketful of water bath instead of a
shower. And a shower instead of tub bath? You will save
100 litres.
10. Use tumbler for brushing teeth instead of running tap and
you will save 30 litres. Use mug of water for shaving
instead of running tap and you will save 10 litres.
November 20, 2003 - 76th death anniversary of Venerable Agnelo DeSouza
http://www.fragnelpilar.com
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