QUESTION
Construction of a RWH structure to recharge borewell : Need advice & vendor contacts in Vadodara, Gujarat.

I am based at Vadodara Gujarat. I intend to construct a new borewell for my new residence soon. We get regular municipal water supply which shall be generally used. I intend to construct the bore to supplement the municipal supply as it becomes deficient during summers. As I gather,  if I can recharge groundwater by a RWH unit, I shall be meeting many objectives simultaneously namely, decreasing the tds of the water, prolonging the longevity of the bore and doing my bit by not letting the rainwater go waste.

 I wish to know the exact details of simultaneously constructing a rainwater harvesting recharger for the proposed borewell. Please let me know the detailed steps, filter or pit to be used, dimensions, costs etc. Generally bores are dug till 150 ft in this area. I have almost 12 feet by 7 feet space in my backyard.

The plethora of information available is confusing. Kindly advice on how to approach this project & whether I will need expert help in implementing the same. If so kindly provide contacts in the local area who can help me.

Rajesh Parikh
rajeshparikh@rediffmail.com

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3 October 2008