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@article{172291,
        author = {K RAHUL and Ganesha  C},
        title = {Wastage of Water from water retention Structure},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {8},
        pages = {2630-2634},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=172291},
        abstract = {ater Wastage from WaterRetention Structures
Water retention structures include reservoirs, dams, and tanks, which play a crucial role in managing water resources, mitigating floodwater destruction, and supporting irrigation and urban supplies. Since these structures play an essential role in managing water supplies, it is observed that significant challenges are left to these structures pertaining to water waste. Seepage, evaporation, poor maintenance, and other flaws in operations lead to loss of precious water resources, thereby exacerbating water scarcity problems across the region.
This paper delves into the causes and implications of water wastage on water retention structures and highlights innovative strategies to optimize water storage and minimize losses. It suggests advanced technologies such as real-time monitoring systems, IoT-enabled sensors, and AI-driven analytics for water loss detection and mitigation. The possible sustainable strategies of regular maintenance, adopting impermeable linings, and using vegetation to reduce evaporation are also discussed.
The research illustrates case studies on improved design and management that have decreased water wastage significantly, giving a model towards scalable and cost-effective solutions. In addressing the wastage of water in retention structures, the study aims to contribute to efforts in sustainable management and conservation of these critical resources in meeting demands by growing populations and changing climates. 
Methodologies:
1. Problem Identification and Data Collection 
Site Analysis: Conduct detailed site inspections to identify the primary sources of water wastage, including seepage, evaporation, leaks, and inefficient water use. 
Hydrological Assessments: Evaluate the water inflow, storage, and outflow rates to quantify water loss. 
2. Advanced Monitoring Technologies
IoT-Enabled Sensors: Deploy sensors to monitor the real-time rate of seepage, leakage, and evaporation. Sensors are deployed with continuous data output for analysis purposes.
Remote Sensing and GIS Mapping: Monitor the change in water level, effect of vegetation on soil saturation using satellite images and GIS mapping.
Performance Insights: Water retention structures are evaluated on performance after applying mitigation measures to check the efficiency and sustainability of these structures. Key performance metrics and insights are given below in respect of such evaluation
1. Efficiency in Water Retention
Base line comparison: Compare water storage levels before and after the application of mitigation to check whether retention efficiency has improved.
Example: A decrease of 30-50% in seepage or evaporation is indicative of significant improvements.
Storage Capacity Utilization: Measure the percentage of the structure's designed storage capacity that is effectively retained over time.},
        keywords = {Water retention structures Water wastage, Water conservation, Hydraulic efficiency, Water management, Irrigation systems, Reservoirs},
        month = {January},
        }