Just before the current monsoon, we have witnessed pathetic situations such as death of people, animals and plants, mass migration etc. because all these years we were ignoring the warnings. Draught now is a reality.
According to the Central Water Commission, many Indian river basins east of the Western Ghats and the north west region of India are facing scarcity conditions with per capita availability of water less than 1000CuM or are facing acute water shortage with far less than or around 500CuM.
Even now it is not too late to take the corrective steps.
The mantra for the solution for drought, water crisis, scorching heat, receding water table etc. is RETAIN, RESERVE, DISTRIBUTE AND RECHARGE RAINWATER. In other words, by proper management of the rain water we can ensure the availability of water at all places all the time and this is precisely what we are going to achieve by installing THE SUBMERGED WATER WELLS SYSTEM (SWWS)
Main aspects of SWWS:-
- Each possible plot of land shall be treated as a water-shed and the rainwater falling in such water-shed shall be retained and directed to a submerged water well.
- No rainwater is lost to the sea as a major part of our rivers, wherever possible, will be converted into deep lakes and therefore enough fresh water will be available for distribution to the connected areas.
- Again, in order to withhold maximum quantity of rainwater, in addition to the existing dams and lakes, an array of interconnected mini dams can be constructed at appropriate places along the mountain valleys or elsewhere without seriously affecting the ecology of the area. Excess water release from dams when and if the dams are full during the rainy season, can be directed to the interconnected mini dams. From the mini dams it is even possible to direct the rain water to desired rivers.
- Distribution between submerged water wells takes place through the interconnection (LIFE LINE) or possibly through the process mentioned in item (5)
- Automatic recharging of surface water takes place through innumerable submerged water wells scattered all over the area. Core pressure in the well forces water to each and every pore/gap/aquifers in the surrounding area of the well. The field capacity, speed, time , the distance the water travels etc depends on the porosity of the underground soil.
- Automatic recharging to the ground water also takes place through the SWWS. Gravitational pull as well as the core pressure forces water in the well also to move vertically down the underground soil and ultimately help to slowly raise the water table.
- The process mentioned in item (5) is reversed once the water is pumped out from any submerged well so that the well practically regains its previous water level within a short time.
- Bore wells can also be used for ground water recharging .
We know, if there is no water, there is no life. But when in excess, it can easily be a terminator too, of terrestrial life. Energized water has the power to kill, destroy, and devastate everything in its way and every year / season it is demonstrating it’s might and fury over the helpless inhabitants of the earth.
Therefore let us all work together and tame the rainwater to save us from water shortages as well as damages due to excesses. Of course, we are not at all dreaming of total flood control. However, there is a remote possibility of delaying the sudden outburst of flood water due to heavy rains, as the numerous mini dams are interconnected and therefore of huge combined capacity which means there is a ray of hope.
Providing a diagram of a typical submerged water well system here.
P.K.Nijel
