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Groundwater Sources
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Groundwater Sources
Conjunctive Use
Conjunctive use of water relates to the combined use of ground and surface water. Due to the augmented water source, higher water reliability can be…
Springs
When groundwater makes its way to the earth’s surface and emerges as small water holes or wet spots, this feature is referred to as a spring. The use…
Dug Wells
The traditional and still most common method of obtaining groundwater in rural areas of the developing world is by means of hand-dug wells (WATERAID…
Manual Pumping
Hand pumps are water-lifting devices that can be operated manually to withdraw water from surface water sources, groundwater sources and reservoirs,…
Mechanised Pumping
Mechanised pumps are water-lifting devices used to withdraw water from surface water sources, groundwater sources and reservoirs or to pump water…
Well Development & Rehabilitation
Well development of drilled wells is a part of normal well drilling procedure after the completion of the well and before the final disinfection. It…
Drilled Wells
Drilled wells can serve as a low-cost water supply for single households, for small rural communities and for more urban areas. The working principle…
Water Source Protection
The source of drinking water can be either surface water based (lakes, rivers and streams) or groundwater based (aquifers). Water is always found in…