Open well in laterite, Konkan, India

Open wells like this one in the clip have provided water for humankind since aeons. This wonderful discovery that a hole in the ground can yield water permitted the 'conquest' of man and released humans from the 'tyranny' of rivers, lakes and springs. The technology of the well itself has emerged in the local terrain with local materials. Here is one in the west coast of India in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra dug in laterite soil. A different more iron rich laterite is used to line the well. Only this variety will last long and withstand the exposure to air and water.

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Science & Technology

Tags:

• well
• drinking
• water
• quality
• rainwater
• harvesting
• laterite
• coastal
• waters

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