Where Does Bengaluru Get Water from?
The infographic below shows Bengaluru’s water sources and wastewater.
Groundwater and water from the Cauvery river are major sources of water supply for Bengaluru. However, increasing wastewater reuse could reduce the stress on limited freshwater supplies. Infographic and illustration designed by Sarayu Neelakantan.
With Bengaluru facing recurring water shortages and floods, it is important to understand what are Bengaluru’s water sources, how is the water used, and where and how the wastewater is discharged.
For more information on these, read our publication How Water Flows through Bengaluru: Urban Water Balance Report.
Conceptualised by Shreya Nath and Veena Srinivasan
Research inputs from Muhil Nesi and Rashmi Kulranjan
Design inputs from Ananya Revanna, Saad Ahmed and Sarayu Neelakantan
Banner photo by Shashank Palur
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