How to construct a Recharge Well

Open wells have a major role to play in the artificial recharge of groundwater. Rooftop rainwater and surface water flowing in storm water drains can be filtered; the silt removed and allowed to recharge the open wells.

If you are building on a new site do not forget to consider digging an open well. No, It need not be like the magnificent stone structure shown alongside. It can be of RCC rings, only a metre in diameter and about 6 metres deep.

The links below provide the details of the steps to be followed and the things to consider while  constructing a recharge well: