Authors:

Bapu D. Deokar, Ujjwala R. Khare

Abstract:

This investigation attempt to find out feasibility and need to adopt domestic roof top rain water harvesting(DRTRWH) in the rural area of Shrigonda tehsil. In order to understand the water availability and supply system eight facet have been considered in this investigation, including 1. Demography of respondent,2. Sources of water, 3. Issues in water supply by local self-Government 4. Roof catchment characteristics,5. Causes of water scarcity in dry spell,6. Reason to purchase RO filtered water from private water vendor,7. Quality of ground water,8 Level of acceptance. The Shrigonda tehsil located in rain shadow zone of Maharashtra consequently new water sources should be used such as reuse of waste water and rain water harvesting. Rain water harvesting is the new water resource which can be useful to improve water scarcity condition in the target area.

This study is totally based on primary data collected through filed survey. Fifty sample household randomly selected from eleven villages and surveyed through questionnaire. On the basis of analysis of questionnaire and interviews with local people it was clear that local people are aware about causes underlying the water scarcity. It seems that in the first stage of such project financial incentives and some sort of compulsion is necessary to success this project. When there will be positive impact of this project people will accept it voluntarily.

Keywords:

Rain Water Harvesting, Feasibility, Water Scarcity.

Vol & Issue:

VOL.13, ISSUE No.4, December 2021