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List two advantages associated with water harvesting at the community level.

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Water stored during rainy season can be used as and when required by the community.
Ground water level increases due to recharging.
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Two main advantages associated with water harvesting at the community level are :
(i) Water does not evaporate instead it percolates into the ground. Therefore, results in the recharging of wells.
(ii) The stored water provides moisture to the vegetation in and around the area.
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