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determining the feasibility of implementing materials are separated. The water then
a GWM system. passes through the three wells of varying
depths and widths.
The community was educated about
GWM, its benefits, and the importance of In the first well (11.5 feet deep and 14.5 feet
water conservation, seeking their support wide), water revolves and solid material
and active participation. Subsequently, a
settles to the base. The liquid then moves
comprehensive GWM plan was developed,
into the second well (10.5 feet deep and
adopting the Seechewal Model tailored
14.5 feet wide), where grease and other
to the village’s specific needs, for the
impurities are removed. The water that
renovation of traditional water bodies.
goes into the third well (10.5 feet deep and
The Seechewal Model consists of one 14.5 feet wide) is almost clean. Finally, the
screening chamber and three wells. Sewer water is transferred to the pond and used
water from all households is collected in for irrigation purposes.
the screening chamber, where floating

utcome

The pond, renovated under the
MGNREGA scheme, has transformed

into a beautiful lake with increased
capacity and cleanliness, and is now

free of foul odours. The initiative
generated employment opportunities

and will continue to contribute to
the overall health and well-being of

the community. The treated water
used for irrigation also helps reduce

dependence of bore wells.

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