There is the same amount of water on Earth as there was when the Earth was formed. Water is composed of two elements, Hydrogen and Oxygen. 2 Hydrogen + 1 […]
Water cycle is Life cycle
Water cycle, also called hydrologic cycle, cycle that involves the continuous circulation of water in the Earth-atmosphere system. Of the many processes involved in the water cycle, the most important are : evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation […]
Arsenic Contamination in Groundwater India
Arsenic contamination in groundwater in the Ganga- Brahmaputra fluvial plains in India and Padma-Meghna fluvial plains in Bangladesh and its consequences to the human health have been reported as one […]
Groundwater Pollution and Contamination in India
The crucial role groundwater plays as a decentralized source of drinking water for millions rural and urban families cannot be overstated. According to some estimates, it accounts for nearly 80 […]
Importance of water for economy and ecology
Water and water resources is very important for maintaining an adequate food supply and a productive environment for the all living organisms. As human populations and economies grow, global freshwater […]
Saving tomorrow with Rainwater, Today.
Next to air, water is the most important element for the preservation of life. Water is a finite commodity which, if not managed properly, will result in shortages in the […]
The History of Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting was done by Chola kings as well While Roman aqueducts are well-known, Roman cisterns were also commonly used and their construction expanded with the Empire. For example, in Pompeii, rooftop water storage was […]
Let’s learn Rainwater harvesting wisdom from ancient India
Were floods and drought regular occurrences in ancient India? Of course a big Yes! But ancient Indians implemented effective solutions to tackle these. Every region exploited its own traditional water […]
Effects of Water Pollution
Effects of Water Pollution? Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies (like oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, aquifers, and groundwater) usually caused due to human activities. Water pollution is any change, minor […]
Things to know about Pollution of Water Sources
British poet W. H. Auden once noted, “Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.” Our rivers, reservoirs, lakes, and seas are drowning in chemicals, waste, plastic, and other pollutants. Yet […]