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This paper discusses the ancient perennial water abstraction structures—Keni—developed by the tribal communities in Wayanad district, Kerala, southwest coast of India. Keni is shallow wooden abstraction structure built in the soil zone where the water table is near or above the ground level. These traditional water abstraction structures are perfect example of water harvesting and water purification. As a preliminary assessment, a detailed survey of the Keni in the district is conducted and the result of the chemical analysis of water from the Keni is presented in this paper. Water from Kenis meet the drinking water quality standards prescribed by the BIS.
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Gopinath, G., T. R., R., K. S., A.K. et al. Keni — the Vanishing Wonder Well. J Geol Soc India 91, 198–200 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12594-018-0835-8
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12594-018-0835-8