Coimbatore Corporation focuses on rainwater harvesting ahead of monsoon

The Coimbatore Corporation will undertake a month-long drive to create awareness among residents on rainwater harvesting and strengthen systems to conserve rainwater and recharge groundwater ahead of the northeast monsoon.

A senior Corporation official said 74 rainwater stagnation points were identified in the West Zone alone, with assessment of other areas under way. Most of the identified points were on main roads, where runoff would be channelled to nearby wells or defunct borewells through suitable recharge structures. Eco Bloc rainwater harvesting systems would also be installed at suitable locations to allow collected rainwater to percolate into the ground.

“Dry or unused wells will be rejuvenated as recharge points. Houses in the surrounding area can be connected to a common well so that rainwater from the properties can be channelled into it. This will help conserve rainwater and recharge groundwater locally,” the official said.