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• As a domestic or an industrial user, your water consumption and discharge practices can contaminate the groundwater. How does groundwater get contaminated and as a user, what are the ways by which you can prevent it? The Environmental Science and Services division has made a fact sheet that enables the understanding sources of groundwater contamination and its prevention methodologies. For more information, Prevention-of-groundwater-contamination

• The video, Every Drop Counts’ courtesy Barefoot College, shows the ways to channel rainwater and surface water to recharge groundwater via open wells. By recharging underground tanks, the problem of water scarcity can be overcome to a considerable extent.   To learn more , watch the feature on  , Click on

• There are many dry borewells in the homes and fields of people. The proper maintenance of borewells can rejuvenate them again. This article from Hindu explains how hydro-fracturing can remove blockages in borewells. To understand more, click on

• Initiatives taken by individuals and communities can make an impact on achieving water security or improve water supply, maintenance and management. The India Environmental Portal, managed by the Centre for Science and Environment talks about a village in Rajasthan that went beyond issues related to caste and strived for water resources, while India Together, has an article on how a resident used his well to store rainwater and to replenish groundwater levels. To read more, Read More
  
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• For more information on the various ways in which you can contribute and make a difference visit our campaigns page