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What are the advantage of rain water harvesting?

Topic: Rainwater harvesting

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Recharge of ground water and conservation of water.Provide water through canals to the farms and its conservationIt helps in harvesting of crops and its storageProvide water for multinational companies to produce packaged drinking water.

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(a) Recharge of ground water and conservation of water..

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Harvested rain recharges the groundwater and conserves water, cutting the demand on rivers and mains.

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Recharge of ground water and conservation of water..

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