B2B Purchase – July 2019

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78 B2B Purchase July 2019

Getting it Done - Local Level

As some of the above examples show, local initiative

can fill the gap even if policy and legislature fail at

the city and state level. Individual housing societies

take up the challenge of sustaining themselves

through the annual water shortage. To do this, they

must gauge the average rainfall in their particular

area, evaluate how much water the society typically

uses and to what extent it can depend on rainwater

harvesting to meet those needs, and get their own

rainwater harvesting systems in place.

The size of an underground tank will depend on the

following factors:

•    Number of family members in the society

•    Per capita water requirement

•    Average annual rainfall

•    Period of water scarcity to ensure even

distribution of water throughout the year

Rainwater Harvesting in Rural Areas

Rooftop rainwater harvesting is among the most

common solutions in rural areas as it is a basic,

inexpensive method requiring minimum expertise

for implementation. In this method, rainwater is

collected on the roof and carried to a storage tank

from where it goes to the point of consumption.

This technique is ideal for supplementing existing

water sources which may become brackish or

polluted.

Other methods of rainwater harvesting in rural areas

include the gully plug and contour bund methods,

as well as Gabion structures and percolation tanks.

Water Shortages WILL Get Worse

It is said that World War III will not be fought for

geographic dominance but solely on the basis of

water. This may sound far-fetched to citizens of

more developed countries. However, in India there

are already daily battles being waged by areas,

projects and individuals for access to this precious

resource during summers. The conflict potential is

indubitably high.

In such a scenario, state governments and local

bodies must enforce rules on compulsory rainwater

harvesting and impose hefty penalties for non-

compliance. This cannot happen too soon - it must

happen now, or India will eventually lose its own

Water Wars. n

Authored by:

Santhosh Kumar,

Vice Chairman,

ANAROCK Property Consultants

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DLG LG936LA wheel loader is providing

flexibility for Teys Australia Murgon’s hide-

processing plant in Queensland, Australia. Teys

Australia is one of the leading meat producers in the

country. Teys Australia Murgon processes all hides from

Teys’ Queensland beef processing sites for global export.

On site since March 2018, the LG936LA is mainly

used for utility operations such as transporting

sludge and salt. Working between 10 to 20 hours a

week, the wheel loader transports around 50 tons

of salt per week. Teys Australia Murgon processes

650,000 hides annually.

Powered by a 92 kW Cummins Diesel engine, the

3-t rated LG936LA is highly-maneuverable. The 1.8

cu.m bucket on the unit can be raised to a dumping

height of 3.3 m, and the maximum breakout force

is 96 kN. With an air-conditioned steel cab that

offers wide visibility and larger operating space,

the operator is protected against the elements and

enjoys optimum comfort.

In addition to transporting salt and sludge,

the LG936LA is also used for a wide variety of

operations on site from transporting raw hide,

manufacturing compost and spreading it on

pastures for hay production. n

SDLG launches L958F wheel loader in

Australia