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Uttarakhand, Bhimtal Lake, Nainital Lake, Naukuchia Lake, Garud Tal,…
Uttarakhand
Natural Water Bodies in Uttarakhand
Nainital Lake
It is believed that the Nainital lake was created by the god Shiva for his three thirsty devotees – Atri, Pulatsya and Ulaha – and is the abode of the goddess Narayani Devi. It is seen in the shape of an eye.
Bhimtal Lake
It is believed that it was made by Bhima's gada (or Mace). But, Bhimtal Lake is actually a tectonic lake, which are lakes formed by the movements of the Earth's crust. It is also the largest lake of the Kumaon region.
Naukuchia Tal
It is believed that this lake was created after hard worship of Brahmaji. According to locals anyone performing a parikarma of the lake will be blessed by Brahmaji. (Parikarma: the ritual of moving clockwise round an object of devotion)
Garud Tal
The Garud Tal is a solitary lake while the Ram, Sita and Laxman Tal together form the Sattal main lake.
Roopkund
The famed Roopkund Lake remains frozen throughout the year. It is surrounded by the rock-strewn glaciers and the snow-clad mountains. It's also called the 'Mystery Lake' because loads of skeletons were found there before.
Techniques of purifying water in Uttarakhand
What is water Purification?
The purification procedure reduces the concentration of contaminants such as suspended particles, parasites, bacteria, algae, viruses, and fungi.
Water purification is the process by which undesired chemical compounds, organic and inorganic materials, and biological contaminants are removed from the water.
Techniques
General techniques
Biological process - Sand filters, active carbon
Chemical process - Chlorination, ultraviolet rays
Physical process - Filtration, Sedimentation, and Distillation
River Bank Filtration
Alternative Treatment Technique of obtaining naturally filtrated ground water from aquifers that are hydraulically connected to river or lake.
This initiative has been awarded National Urban Water Award 2009 for good initiative.
RBF is a low cost and efficient alternative water for drinking water application.
Storage of Water in Uttarakhand
Traditional water sources
Gadhera
Small river tributaries
Gul
Traditional irrigation canals
Dhara
Springs. Protected by constructing boundary walls.
Chal and Khal
Artificial ponds on hilltops
. The pits prevented water and soil erosion and also increased percolation.
The villagers dug small percolation pits on every bit of available land on the slopes that surrounded a drain line
This infiltrated the soil and recharged the groundwater, and ultimately the river.
Naula
Naturally-occurring water aquifer. It is a stone-lined tank which catches dripping water from springs and streams.
Naula and Dhara
Most important - prime source of drinking water
What is water storage?
Storage of both potable water for consumption, and non potable water for use in agriculture.
Practices of Water Conservation in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand has taken a lot of different measures to conserve water:
It has benefitted more than 54,000 families across the state.
The project aims to conserve areas of water bodies such as rivers, lakes and ponds.
The Uttarakhand government took this small step with the ‘Gramya Project’.
The People of Uttarakhand also use Naula to conserve water.
They also provided water to domestic and wild animals in forests.
A Naula is a naturally-occurring water aquifer.
These ponds were the traditional methods of rainwater harvesting which helped in maintaining the groundwater level
It is a stone-lined tank that catches dripping water from springs and streams.
Chals and Khals are small artificial ponds constructed on the slopes of mountains.
Naula and Dhara have been considered sacred in Uttarakhand’s tradition and culture.
The entrance of the Naula was always made small, This was done to prevent animals from entering.
by Hasini, Shubhra and Sahana J
