GROUNDWATER

a fugitive resource

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Hand pump image

What is groundwater?

There is more history to groundwater than to agriculture. Basics of groundwater explained through a series of articles by experts, rich with visuals, graphics and anecdotes.
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water well in yangdong village

Source or resource?

The term “resource” describes the overall groundwater body, while “source” refers to specific points where groundwater is accessed, such as wells or springs. Dig in to know more…
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rooftop rainwater harvesting

To harvest or to recharge?

Rainwater harvesting  and groundwater recharge are interconnected practices essential for sustainable water management in India. One involves collecting and storing…
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About the website

Punarbharan (पुनर्भरण) is a word belonging to Sanskrit-based Indian languages, and translates to recharge. In the context of groundwater, punarbharan implies groundwater recharge. Hindi Wikipedia has a page on the subject titled भूजल पुनर्भरण. In spite of groundwater being the oldest resource known to man, aquifers are less appreciated and more misunderstood. This website is an evolving and collaborative attempt; a work-in-progress towards demystifying groundwater. Feel free to explore, inquire, and challenge. You are welcome to contribute to the cause, help build shared knowledge, or support us in the effort in any way possible.

A glossary of groundwater terminology.

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  1. Image of hand pump, credit: Tomasz Sienicki [user: tsca, mail: tomasz.sienicki at gmail.com], POMPA 2011 ubt, CC BY 3.0 ↩︎
  2. Image of rainwater collected in plastic tanks credit: Meg Stewart [Meg Stewart, Rooftop rainwater harvesting, CC BY-SA 2.0] ↩︎
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