Primary water resources throughout the majority of regions in India are supplied by means of underground water. However as a result of floods, tidal storms, famine and disease, water resources are not sufficiently supplemented resulting in significant water depletion. For this reason, sustaining long- term water supplies is an ongoing issue in India.

At DENSO KIRLOSKAR INDUSTRIES PVT.LTD, we have embarked on harvesting rainwater from roads, roof tops, open ground, and storm water drains by diverting water through PVC pipes into 3 open wells, approximately 15 feet deep constructed for the project. In addition to the open wells, a check dam was also constructed for water collection and to assist water permeating deep into the earth to increase the ground water table. DNKI is 100% dependant on Tube Well/Bore well water and our water table depends on water that can be collected during the rain.

How does the water harvesting help to save the wells?

Through this activity rainwater is efficiently collected from road drains etc, and transferred into the open wells via 6" PVC pipes. Water is collected in the open wells and some is allowed to permeate into the ground.
During time of rain, water following through the valley is also gathered into the open wells to replenish water supplies.
Check dams have also been constructed to monitor rainfall levels and allow water to permeate into the ground to increase the groundwater table.

The water discharge from our bore well is not stable. And the greenery around the factory grounds, which accounts for more than 70% of the total area, needs a continuous water supply. We are currently using rainwater in an attempt to replace the used water. This formed the idea behind the concept of harvesting rainwater.
The project has significantly improved water availability in the factory bore wells and has made more water available for use on the surrounding gardens.
This project was regarded highly by the environment governing body of state and was awarded the "Parisara Mitra" Award as an effective eco friendly activity.
This has encouraged us to take-up other projects like tree planting, recycling of oil &waste water, and projects for environmental education among suppliers, local industries and schools.