Re: DELHI JAL BOARD, WAVE PROGRAMME

 

Subject: DELHI JAL BOARD, WAVE PROGRAMME

The Rainwater collection system is known to have existed for over 4000 years. This technique is being revived today to give back to nature what we take from it.

 

Rain water harvesting - a simple, economical and eco-friendly method of water conservation is an ideal solution to recharge the ground water.

 

The rainwater that falls on the surface/ roof top is guided to borewells or pits or new/ old/ abandoned wells through small diameter pipes to recharge the underground water which can be used later whenever required.

 

Rainwater can be harvested to the extent of 55,000 litres per 100sq. metres area per year from rooftops.
Benefits Of Rainwater Harvesting

 

Quality of Groundwater improves

 

Raises the water levels in wells and borewells that are drying up.

 

Mitigates the effects of drought and achieves drought - proofing.

 

An ideal solution to water problem in areas having inadequate water resources.

 

Reduces the soil erosion as the surface runoff is reduced.

 

Choking of storm water drains and flooding of roads decreases.

 

Saving of Energy: To lift ground water, one meter rise in water level saves about 0.40 kilo watt hour of electricity.
Approximate Cost of Various Water Harvesting Systems:
Recharge Pit
(Suitable for roof top area upto 100 sq. m)  Rs. 2,500-5,000/- 
Abandoned/ Running Hand Pump
(Suitable for roof top area upto 150 sq. m)  Rs. 1,500-2,500/- 
Abandoned Dug Well
(Suitable for roof top area upto 150 sq. m)  Rs. 5,000-8,000/- 
Recharge trench
(Suitable for roof top area 200 to 300 sq. m)  Rs. 5,000-10,000/- 
Gravity Head Recharge Well
(Suitable for roof top area more than 400 sq. m)  Rs. 50,000-80,000/- 
Recharge Shaft
(Suitable for roof top area greater than 1500 sq. m)  Rs. 60,000-85,000/- 
 
Delhi Jal Board
Rainwater Harvesting Assistance Cell Varunalaya-I, karol Bagh, New Delhi-110005.
Ph. 3678380-82 extn. 246,240.
or
Officer Incharge, Central Ground Water Board, State Unit Office, Gallery no. 18/11, Jamnagar House,
Mansingh Road, New Delhi-110011
e-mail: niccgwb@sansad.nic.in; cgwa@nic.in; cgwa@vsnl.com
website: www.cgwaindia.com
Ph. 3384355. Fax. 3386743.
http://www.delhijalboard.nic.in/djbdocs/consumer/conservation.htm

 

WAVES: A NEW INITIATIVE

 

Now, it is felt that in Delhi, Water Conservation has to be turned into a movement involving citizens at all levels i.e. Bhagidari in Water Conservation. It is therefore proposed to launch The Citizens Water Alliance for Voluntary Efficiency in Saving Program. An important initiative towards bringing demand and supply gap in the water situation, The Citizens Water Alliance for Voluntary Efficiency in Saving Program will be a voluntary programme dedicated to achieving water use efficiency.

 

GOALS OF THE WAVE PROGRAM

 

Imparting timely information regarding leakages, bursting of pipelines to delhi Jal Board and eliciting quick response to ensure effective and efficient functioning of the water distribution system at all levels.

 

Educating all citizens of delhi regarding water conservation methods and techniques to bring about greater water efficiency and thus bring about an effective increase in supply of filtered water.

 

Inculcating an awareness of the rapid depletion of ground water level and the need to harvest rainwater through simple Rain Water Harvesting Structures.

 

COMPONENTS OF THE WAVES PROGRAM

 

        Water Wardens and Asstt. Water Wardens :

 

It is proposed to nominate about 500 Water Wardens and 150 Asstt. Water Wardens (one each from school students, young and old age group). These 2000 wardens shall be imparted training to make them conversant with DJB water supply systems and methods of conservation of water including saving that can be affected in day to day household uses. The selection of the Water Wardens will be made from the RWA's whereas the Asstt. Water Wardens will be nominated from the ECO CLUBS.

 

In order to achieve short term / long terms objectives, trining will be imparted by means of workshops / seminars / site visits etc. on a regular and sustained basis. A monthly meeting will be held under the chairmanship of CEO, where mutual exchange of information will take place.

 

Suggestions / ideas on dissemination of information regarding water conservation / Rain Water harvesting would be welcomed and suitably acknowledged.

 

 

 

Responsibilities Of Water Wardens / Asstt. Water Wardens

 

Watch for leakages, bursting of water lines / faulty water devices etc.

 

Passing on of information regarding leakages etc. to DJB control rooms / concerned officials at the earliest.

 

To ensure rectification of the reported matters.

 

Bring about awareness of water conservation measures in all spheres of activity.

 

Disseminate information regarding depletion of ground level and its consequences.

 

Assist DJB in providing technical assistance to citizens desirous of implementing simpler and effective Rain Water Harvesting Techniques / methods.

 

Membership Incentives For Water Wardens / Asstt. Water Wardens :

 

The services of efficient dedicated Water Wardens will be duly acknowledged by DJB by way of award of Water Savior Certificates, publicity through media etc. A scheme of attractive gifts may also be considered in case of highly deserving individuals.

 

For the young Asstt. Water Wardens quiz / essay competitions will be held on a regular basis.