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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…
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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…
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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…
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Manual Pumping

Hand pumps are water-lifting devices that can be operated manually to withdraw water from surface water sources, groundwater sources and reservoirs,…
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Mechanised Pumping

Mechanised pumps are water-lifting devices used to withdraw water from surface water sources, groundwater sources and reservoirs or to pump water…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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