- The object of SWWS is to RETAIN, RESERVE, DISTRIBUTE AND RECHARGE the rain water.
- The System ensures availability of water at all places all the time.
- Sufficient water will be available for water treatment plants for conversion to drinking water as well as for agriculture.
- It consists of innumerable water wells scattered all over the land, deep river lakes, existing dams (we do not recommend building new overground dams for SWWS), mini dams and bore wells.
- The depth of water wells shall be around 30 feet and the distance between the wells 25 feet to 50 feet.
- No rain water is lost to the sea as a major part of our rivers, wherever possible, will be converted into deep river lakes of about 30 feet depth.
- Remember, hereafter river lakes will be the most preferred storage facility for water as unlike the gigantic dams over the ground, it does not destroy the ecosystems at all.
- The total capacity of the System to contain water together with a number of river lakes in our 41 (+3 that flows to Tamil Nadu) rivers, shall be very huge – trillions of litres. This ensures the availability of water to meet any emergency, including failure of seasonal monsoons at times.
- At present our rivers contain practically no water at all, but sands to the brim.
- The System gets fresh supplies of water during the rainy season. During summer or whenever the water level in the wells goes down, it is immediately replenished automatically from the water available in the surrounding area.
- Surface water recharging and ground water recharging takes place automatically from the SWWS
- In case automatic recharging does not take place in any well, it can be done through a special interconnection (LIFELINE)
- Water will also be recharged to the underground through bore wells.
- All the rivers in our State can be revived.
Sunday, April 30, 2017
SUBMERGED WATERWELLS SYSTEM (SWWS) – SALIENT FEATURES.
Thursday, July 28, 2016
TAMING RAINWATER
- 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 .
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM AND THE NATURAL SYSTEMS
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
THE SUBMERGED WATER WELLS SYSTEM
A solution for the water crisis is one of the biggest challenges the world is facing today.
Our time for seminars and discussions is limited. If we do not act now or if we do not deviate ourselves from the same destructive path which our predecessors adopted about 250 years ago , which resulted in global warming, global water crisis, global climate change, destroyed the peace on the earth and also destroyed the natural balances in many places , be assured the dooms day is not far.. It is very close to us... could be at the doorstep even...
Hence pals, I am hereby kicking the ball to the greatest court, the people’s court. Take it... This doesn’t mean I am going back to the pavilion. I have more balls. I will not sleep until…
The SWWS is not tested practically in a large area of land as it requires a lot of money. Lab tests have been done and found successful.
A diagram of a typical SWWS is attached. Measurements may be adjusted according to practical requirements.

THE SUBMERGED WATER WELLS SYSTEM
"Water, water every where but not a drop to drink"
Don't sit back and relax just because enough drinking water may be available in your vicinity. Many places in the world are already suffering from lack of drinking water and the rest is fast heading towards that pathetic situation of not a drop to drink. In places where the surface water has dried up, people have started consuming the ground water which also is finished or diminished considerably. Yes. The earth's surface is drying up...The proof is the disappearing vegetation from many parts of the world.
Why is it? Or what went wrong?
The reasons that led to this pathetic situation are many. Increased consumption of drinking water, less or no recharging, insufficient storage space for surface water...
Until recently we were ignorant or not bothered to think about the total quantity of water at our disposal. But now we know the available water is limited. And that 'we' cannot survive if the required quantity of water is not available. That is why the World Watchers have even warned future wars could be for water rather than for oil.
We know we cannot compromise on the quality and quantity of drinking water. Hence enough water fit for drinking should be available all the time. The only solution is increase the number of surface receptacles, direct the rain water to such receptacles and thus collect the maximum amount of rain water whenever and wherever it rains and store it and then distribute it properly.
The Submerged Water Wells System is a simple scheme to RETAIN, RESERVE, DISTRIBUTE AND RECHARGE billions of liters of rain water. So install the SWWS and then you may relax because The SWWS will be a permanent solution for the water shortage.
1. THE SUBMERGED WATER WELLS SYSTEM
The system aims to turn the earth's underground into a huge storehouse for water by constructing innumerable water wells - SUBMERGED WATER WELLS - scattered throughout the land. The wells will be connected to facilitate the easy flow of water between the wells and sources. And the result - the earth's underground will be flooded with rain water.
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2. OBJECTIVES
2.1. Constant supply of water in all submerged wells irrespective of the quantity pumped out, throughout the year.
2.2. Easy distribution of water to all the connected submerged wells.
2.3. Retain, reserve, distribute and recharge the maximum quantity of rain water.
3. THE SUBMERGED WATER WELLS.
These are wells intended to collect the maximum quantity of rain water during the rainy seasons and also shall be the pumping stations whenever water is required for irrigation or for conversion for drinking purposes.
A cross section of the land area where there is SWWS, will show innumerable water receptacles hiding just underneath the earth's surface holding lots of water and at the same time apparently almost immersed in water, as the gaps in the earth and all the underground aquifers surrounding the wells will also have the same water level as that of the wells.
In other words, the SWWS form big artificial storage spaces in the earth's underground for the rain water to recharge all the underground aquifers, each and every available space between the rocks and sands and to rest comfortably there or to hide itself from the killing heat of the sun as long as the water is allowed to remain there.
4. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUBMERGED WATER WELLS.
4.1. Wells are of smaller radius and of required or possible depth. But the dimensions of special purpose storage facilities will, of course, depend, among other things, on the quantity of water required to be pumped out in a definite time.
4.2. Each well is connected with the nearest one by small pipes/hose. The route of the interconnecting hose is protected by concrete hollow bricks closely fitted to form a safe passage. This passage will act as a drainage too to the nearest well if and when the wells are filled to the top . More quantities of water will be transferred at a faster rate.
4.3. The top of the wells may be covered with thick concrete slabs about3 to 6 ft. below the ground level. This will facilitate the normal use of the land over the area of the well.
4.4. The concrete slabs will be fitted with a hollow vertical pipe through which the outlet pipe for pumping out water can be inserted whenever required or the distribution pipes/hoses for distribution purposes.
4.5. Wells may be constructed at the rate of one well per land area of 20 cents or as required.
4.6. Concrete rings ( porous ) are to be used for the construction of the wells if the soil is not hard enough.
4.7. The top level of water of all the connected wells shall be the same.
4.8. The volume of water immediately available at any time will depend on the size of the well in relation to its common water level.
4.9. Once the water is pumped out from a well, within a short time the water from the surrounding underground areas will flow into the well till the Water in the well reaches the common ground water level in the area.
5. WHY UNDERGROUND WELLS?
The reasons supporting the construction of the wells underground are:-
5.1. Cost effective
5.1.1 The SWWS will be the most economical method ever employed for the distribution of water, in terms of cost of construction and operation.
5.1.2 The cost of construction of such wells will be only a fraction of the expenses had such a vast distribution system been undertaken on the ground level.
5.1.3 Once established, it requires practically no maintenance cost at all.
5.2. Operation
5.2.1 The collection and storing of rain water in underground wells is the easiest and most convenient method. It simply is the natural way.
5.2.2 The distribution of water is extremely simple and easy. Because of the special property of liquids to know their own level, water will flow and fill automatically in the wells.
5.2.3 The level of water in all the wells in the region can be obtained by checking the water level in any one well. This comes handy while letting out water to the submerged wells from dams/reservoirs/rivers.
5.2.4 The loss of water due to evaporation will be practically nil.
6. HOW THE WELLS GET FILLED & KEEP FILLED?
6.1. Rain water
In areas where there is rainfall, rain water may be directed to one or more convenient collection centers or reservoirs from where clear water can be made to flow to the nearest submerged water wells.
6.2. Dams/ reservoirs/ rivers.
Reservoirs or wherever possible barriers in rivers are constructed to prevent and preserve the rain water from flowing into the sea. It is very important for the success of the scheme to retain as much rain water as possible.
From these sources water is distributed to the chain of submerged water wells as and when required. For the purpose, any sort of propelling motors or big pipes are not at all required. Water will find its way, knows its level and will automatically get filled in the chain of connected wells. From such wells water can be pumped out for irrigation or for converting into purified water for drinking purposes.
Big underground reservoirs can be built wherever required to function as mini sources, with capacity to store enough water to last for a season.
A heavy rain or flood in any place will mean that all the connected submerged wells not only in the place of rain or flood but throughout the land is filled to the top. Is it not a clear case of curse turn into blessing?
Flood water can be collected in special reservoirs built on the ground with high walls and base made of concrete. Such reservoirs may be built in different places in flood prone areas. When the flood recedes, water in the reservoir will remain there and such water as it is at a slightly higher level to the ground, the connected wells can be filled to the top whenever required. The distribution in such cases will be through the hollow concrete passage and therefore will be faster. Valves should be fixed in appropriate places to prevent the importing of flood to other places from the affected areas.
Water should always pass through natural sieves or other means to prevent leaves and other dust particles getting into the wells and blocking the underground pipes.
All the submerged wells will remain full as long as there is sufficient water in the sources.
7. WHY SHOULD THE SWWS BE ADOPTED THE WORLD OVER?
Although the rain lavishly pours water (precipitation) on the forests and non forest areas, it is the forests that stores enormous volumes of rain water and releases them little by little to the rivers. Therefore the mountains covered with forests can be described as the hearts and the rivers originating from the forests as the main arteries which circulate the elixir of life on the earth.
The lands near the rivers get sufficient water as the water from the rivers seeps through the gaps in the soil and establishes itself a common water level.
But the majority of the lands mass farther to the rivers remain practically dry as:-
7.1. Little or no water reaches that much distance for want of proper channels or due to any other obstacles.
7.2. Only a small percentage of the rain water that falls on non-forest areas get stored in wells or sink deep into the soil, the major part ,in no time , flows ultimately into the sea.
7.3. Increased consumption for drinking and agricultural purposes by the ever increasing population.
7.4. Decrease in recharging or no recharging at all of the surface or ground water compared to the vast quantities pumped out for various purposes.
There are many other reasons that contribute to the pathetic situation of no water or little water. But the basic reasons for water crisis are -
7.5. The major part of the rain water is not being stored for future use but disappears in no time by swiftly flowing into the sea.
7.6. The available water is not distributed properly to places where it is not available or is in short supply.
The world water crisis will become a story of the past if we are able to solve the above two points. And that is what precisely the SWWS is going to do. RETAIN, RESERVE, DISTRIBUTE AND RECHARGE the rain water.
Like the arteries of the Circulatory System that supplies blood to each and every cell in the human body , the SWWS shall supply water to each and every inch of land on the earth, through out the year, thereby keeping the earth cool and comfortable a place for the LIFE to flow on.
8. TOTAL CHANGE
The System of Submerged Water Wells is destined to change the face of the world. It will bring in a flood of changes.
8.1. ECOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES.
8.1.1. Moisture content in the soil can be maintained .Ample water is available for irrigation and drinking purposes wherever required throughout the year. Thus presents the perfect atmosphere for the promotion of biodiversity.
8.1.2. Moist soil enhances spontaneous growth of perennial shrubs and permanent trees.
8.1.3. Presence of shrubs and trees promotes various forms of life like birds and other micro and macro organisms.
8.1.4. The earth’s water table slowly rises. One day, may be in a few years or in years to come, the earth may be saturated with water.
8.1.5. Enhanced natural greenery brings down the temperature and helps to maintain an almost constant temperature year through.
8.1.6. Natural greenery also ensures consistent rainfall which in turn again promotes the growth of flora and fauna.
8.1.7. Drought will never show up again as there is enough water reserved underground to meet all types of emergencies.
8.2. AGRICULTURE, ECONOMY.
Agricultural production will increase manifold which will mean improved economy.
THE FUTURE
Let us present the Mother Nature with plenty of water, the precious ingredient of Life and which the Nature very dearly requires for Her 'balancing acts'. Let us protect the Nature. In return the Nature will protect and provide us with all the prosperity we need. If not....
Friday, June 12, 2009
Mosquitoes v/s Humans
The fight between mosquitoes and humans has a long history. It started from the day one they met face to face. Till date humans tried various kinds of warfare. Physical, biological, chemical, and very recently electronics. And even torture too. It is reported sterile mosquitoes were developed in the labs and let out to control their population. In spite of all these desperate attempts to eradicate the mosquitoes, we are still in their firing range. Be alert. Any time you can hear the sound of music of their surveillance flights. But don’t worry we have another weapon – AK 47.
We all know lot of fatal diseases is transmitted through mosquitoes. In addition to untold human miseries and sufferings to millions, the world is losing billions of Dollars every year for health care to prevent and to cure such contagious diseases.
As the old saying goes, prevention is better than cure. For this, first we have to destroy the mosquitoes. But how? Until now we never had any success stories to boast of in our historical war with the mosquitoes. This is mainly because the structure of their life cycle is so natural it perfectly makes them fit for survival. They don’t require big dams or lakes or reservoirs to breed. A sustainable drop of water on a leaf or on any other surface for two days is enough for their successful breeding into full fledged mosquitoes. We all know for the survival of any form of life, food, water and fresh air (except in some lower forms) are essential. So even an idea to destroy all the plant life in your compound or fixing tiles there, is suicidal and therefore out of question.
Remember, the mosquitoes have more experience and knowhow on the earth than the human beings because they appeared on the earth millions of years before the human beings did. No wonder they are surviving all our fatal assaults.
Therefore , if you have a notion that one day the UN or some other government agency will wipe out the entire mosquitoes from the face of the earth , sorry , that day will never come. One thing is damn sure. The mosquitoes are likely to be here on the earth even if the homo sapiens are wiped off. Therefore, let us recheck our war strategies.
While we are outside our houses, since we keep on moving, the mosquitoes cannot bite us. But inside the house you are an open target for attack because you are resting and hence comparatively motionless.
Let us continue our war more vigorously but at the same time buy a simple mosquito net large enough to cover our entire house so that no mosquitoes will enter the house. Go for the net today itself. Don’t wait for anybody. Secondly, keep a pot with some water outside your house and pour the water out every day. It is a breeding site for the mosquitoes and by removing the water you are destroying the larvae every day. (Idea introduced by a reader in a local Daily)
If you protect your family and yourself you will be safe from all the mosquito transmitted diseases. And you will save a lot of money for you as well as for the mankind.
Don’t order the AK 47 at least now!
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