Bengaluru’s Water Crisis: Key Challenges In Water Management
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Reliance on over-exploited groundwater, limited access to pipelines, neglected lake maintenance, and underutilisation of water treatment facilities are contributing to the crisis
Several areas in Bengaluru face a water crisis due to drying borewells. Media reports identify 257 locations at risk. Responding to this, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) issued an order on March 8, prohibiting the use of drinking water for washing vehicles, gardening, and construction.
Various factors have contributed to this crisis in the city. The Urban Water Balance Report for Bengaluru, released by WELL Labs, a city-based research organisation, highlights some of these concerns. Key aspects include reliance on over-exploited groundwater, limited access to BWSSB pipelines, neglected lake maintenance, and underutilisation of water treatment facilities.
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Nileena Suresh for IndiaSpend.
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