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Water resources development and management: an experience in rural hilly area
G K Khadse1, A V Talkhande, S P Andey
1Geo-Environment Management Division, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI, CSIR) Nehru Marg, Nagpur-440 020. gk_khadse@neeri.res.in
Journal of Environmental Science & Engineering
|December 1, 2010
Summary
This study improved rural Himalayan water and sanitation by implementing rainwater harvesting, slow sand filtration, and chlorination. Public participation enhanced water quality and public health in Tehri Garhwal villages.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Engineering
- Public Health
- Water Resource Management
Background:
- Rural Himalayan villages face water scarcity and poor sanitation, leading to adverse public health outcomes.
- Unsafe drinking water, inadequate waste disposal, and solid waste accumulation contribute to environmental degradation.
- Limited access to reliable water sources necessitates innovative solutions for sustainable supply.
Purpose of the Study:
- To share experiences and promote adoption of National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) technologies in Tehri Garhwal.
- To improve water availability and ensure safe drinking water through community participation.
- To address public health issues linked to poor environmental conditions in rural India.
Main Methods:
- Environmental protection of water sources with active public participation, training, and awareness programs.
- Construction of surface rainwater harvesting structures and ferro-cement roofwater harvesting tanks.
- Implementation of slow sand filtration units and chlorination for water treatment and disinfection.
Main Results:
- Water quality assessment and health surveys showed improvements post-intervention.
- Training and awareness programs covered water and sanitation for 23 villages.
- Beneficiary feedback indicated a positive perception of the implemented technologies and their impact.
Conclusions:
- Technological interventions combined with community engagement effectively improved water quality and public health.
- Sustainable water availability and safe drinking water supply were achieved in the study area.
- The NEERI technologies offer a replicable model for similar rural settings facing water and sanitation challenges.
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