The multiple uses of water derived from managed aquifer recharge systems in Kenya and India

Abstract ‘Multiple-use services’ (MUS) takes into account the fact that households use water for both domestic and productive uses. This paper is first to determine how managed aquifer recharge (MAR) systems are a form of MUS. Two cases were studied in India Kenya. In Kenyan case, sand dams MAR, check infiltration ponds various scales used. Through observations, interviews, quality data, it possible describe communities access from these infrastructures multiple ways different uses, according their needs characteristics points. MAR involves harvesting rainwater retaining run-off dry season thus increasing amount available enabling diversification It should therefore be considered as an option by managers aiming develop resources meeting communities.