terrace area
January 23rd, 2008- Area of plot = 100 sq. m. (120 square yards)
collection efficiency
January 23rd, 2008The collection efficiency accounts for the fact that all the rainwater falling over an area cannot be effectively harvested, because of evaporation, spillage etc. Factors like runoff coefficient and the first-flush wastage are taken into account when estimated the collection efficiency.
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January 17th, 2008The total amount of water that is received in the form of rainfall over an area is called the rainwater endowment of the area. Out of this, the amount that can be effectively harvested is called the water harvesting potential.