Controlling water run-off

Description

Controlling water run-off involves implementing measures to manage and direct excess surface water from rainfall or irrigation to prevent soil erosion, flooding, and water pollution. Essential actions include constructing drainage systems, using permeable surfaces, creating retention basins, and establishing vegetation buffers. These strategies reduce the volume and speed of run-off, promote groundwater recharge, and minimize the transport of contaminants, thereby protecting infrastructure, agricultural productivity, and natural ecosystems from water-related damage.