Revitalizing Delhi's Parks: A Sustainable Water Solution
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has completed a project to clean rainwater harvesting systems in 394 parks, aimed at recharging groundwater through defunct borewells. These low-cost systems promote water conservation and resilience against urban climate challenges. A further 115 systems are planned for installation this year.
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The Delhi Municipal Corporation has successfully completed the cleaning of rainwater harvesting systems across 394 parks in its 12 municipal zones, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The initiative, spearheaded by the civic body's horticulture department, facilitates groundwater recharge through converted defunct borewells that once served irrigation purposes.
These cost-effective rainwater harvesting systems offer sustainable solutions to conserve water and bolster urban climate resilience, ensuring full operational efficiency during the monsoon season. Each rainwater harvesting structure features a pit surrounding a perforated pipe set into an out-of-use borewell, lined with a special geotextile fabric for optimal filtration.
The project also involves careful leveling of the park grounds to direct surface water into these percolation pits, aiding in the prevention of waterlogging while restoring local water tables. Constructed with eco-friendly materials, each system costs between Rs 15,000 and Rs 25,000. Officials have announced plans to install 115 more systems using this effective model in the coming year.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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