The spring water dam is finally completed and made fully operational after 5 months. Delivering constant water supply 24/7 over 500m of pipes, irrigation is now possible.
Category: Construction
Storing Spring Water from the Dam
Now that the dam is completed and water pipes laid, the water will have to be stored at strategic locations around the farm, in a carefully calculated approach.
The Damning Filter That Never Was
Why can’t a dam filter be used at a ground water source that is susceptible to silt, sand and debris? Expensive but valuable lesson that would serve me a lifetime.
Damning rain for a dam
The recent wet season has served as a good test for this embattled dam. Nature is a formidable force to be reckoned with. Visual checks have unearthed more improvements to be undertaken to rush for its completion in preparation for the dry season.
Building a mini dam to harvest spring water
Rain water harvesting may not be enough in the long run. With increasingly uncertain weather conditions, having a more secured water source is crucial.