SLM Database

Water harvesting from intermittent streams towards nearby fields and terraces during runoff events.

• Compiler: Joris De Vente
• 07/01/2011 2:54 p.m.

Runoff harvesting through annually constructed V-shaped microcatchments, enhanced by downslope ploughing.

• Compiler: Francis Turkelboom
• 03/10/2011 2:25 p.m.

The use of an earth tank lined with a polyethylene sheet to retain rainwater collected from the roof of the house.

• Compiler: Daler Domullojonov
• 04/06/2011 10:05 a.m.

The roof top rain water harvesting system using a concrete tank was designed to improve household access to water for irrigation of kitchen garden plots during the hot and dry summer months.

• Compiler: Sa'dy Odinashoev
• 04/27/2011 6:42 a.m.

Jessour is an ancient runoff water harvesting technique widely practiced in the arid highlands

• Compiler: Mongi Ben Zaied
• 03/03/2011 8:02 p.m.

The tabia earthen dyke is a water harvesting technique used in the foothill and piedmont areas.

• Compiler: Mongi Ben Zaied
• 03/03/2011 2:30 p.m.

A recharge well comprises a drilled hole, up to 30-40 m deep that reaches the water table, and a surrounding filter used to allow the direct injection of floodwater into the aquifer.

• Compiler: Mongi Ben Zaied
• 03/03/2011 1:11 p.m.

Water harvesting and storage structures to impound runoff generated from upstream catchment areas.

• Compiler: MAIMBO MALESU
• 09/23/2010 2:48 p.m.