1. What is this item?
Water storage solutions like farm ponds, mini dams, and lined tanks are essential for storing harvested rainwater or water from piped systems for irrigation or livestock. They help optimize water usage in dry seasons, reducing dependency on external water sources.
• Farm Ponds: Earthen or lined ponds for water collection.
• Mini Dams: Small barriers to trap and store water, often constructed across minor streams or valleys.
• Lined Tanks: Concrete or HDPE lined structures designed to hold water with minimal seepage.
2. How is the Quantity Estimated?
• Volume Required (m³): Based on farm’s irrigation needs, water demands of livestock, and climate.
• Storage Duration: Time required to store enough water for off-season use.
• Size & Depth: Pond or tank size is determined by the surface area and depth for the required volume (e.g., 1,000 m² pond with 2 m depth = 2,000 m³ storage).
• Catchment Area: For mini dams, measure the catchment area (rainwater drainage) and water inflow rates.
3. What are the Cost Components?
• Excavation & earthworks for ponds/dams: ₹50–₹200 per m³ (depending on soil type)
• Lining material (HDPE sheets, PVC liners, or concrete): ₹150–₹500 per m²
• Inlet/outlet structures (pipe fittings, valves, spillways): ₹10,000–₹30,000
• Mini Dam construction (earthwork, barriers): ₹500–₹1,000 per meter of dam length
• Preliminary survey & soil testing: ₹10,000–₹20,000
• Pump setup (to fill/empty pond or tank): ₹25,000–₹50,000
• Water treatment & filtration (if needed): ₹5,000–₹15,000
4. What are the Going Rates & Per Unit Cost?
• Farm Pond (10 m² surface area, 2 m depth): ₹30,000–₹60,000
• Mini Dam (500 m long, 2 m height): ₹500×500 = ₹250,000
• Lined Tank (100 m³ capacity): ₹200,000–₹350,000
• Complete Setup Cost for Pond (100 m² surface area): ₹100,000–₹150,000
Per Cubic Meter of Water Storage: ₹100–₹150
🌊 Storage solutions like farm ponds and lined tanks are investments that keep your farm thriving through dry spells. Choose based on your farm's scale and water requirements!
