We reviewed wastewater reuse policies and action plans across Indian states to determine reuse options, targets, and water quality standards.
Blogs & Op-eds
Urban Water
Rural Futures
Technical Consulting
Platforms and Partnerships
Futures Research
India’s Groundwater Saga
Published in CNBC-TV18
Why Construction Sites in Bengaluru Must Use Treated Wastewater
Published in Bangalore Mirror
India’s ‘lake man’ cleans up critical water supplies
Published in AFP – France24
Exploring the use of data and models in transboundary water governance
This study highlights how data and models in transboundary water governance require sensitive, context-aware application, emphasizing political realities, local engagement, and transdisciplinary collaboration for successful cooperation.
Lake Rejuvenation Can Resolve Urban Water Issues, But Only if Done Scientifically
WELL Labs has partnered with DCB Bank and Friends of Lakes to demonstrate a scientific approach to lake rejuvenation that takes into account the ecology and communities’ needs.
What We Learnt from the Water Reuse Project in 2023
We uncovered gaps and opportunities in the wastewater treatment and reuse ecosystem and garnered interest from emerging water-intensive industries.
How We Can Make Bengaluru’s Water Systems More Sustainable and Affordable
WELL Labs has partnered with the Swiss Federal Aquatic Institute of Science and Technology (Eawag) to research decentralised wastewater treatment and reuse and enable their adoption in Bengaluru for improved water security.
Water Security: Can Bengaluru Learn From Singapore?
Published in Times of India
Drought in India: Can Businesses Play a Role in Collective Action for Water Security?
Published in Eco-Business
Wastewater Conference: Turning Bengaluru into the ‘Silicon Valley for Water Innovation’
WELL Labs, along with the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (EAWAG), and the Bangalore Apartments’ Federation (BAF) jointly organised the conference focused on wastewater treatment and reuse.
The Atal Bhujal Yojana, Meant to Address Groundwater Depletion, is Missing a Key Part of Water Flows
Published in Mongabay
Why Better Wastewater Management Could Help Solve Bengaluru’s Water Crisis
Published in The Hindu
Bengaluru is Staring at Possible Water Crisis: Report
Published in Deccan Herald
‘Bengaluru has Highest Number of Decentralised STPS in the World’
Published in Deccan Herald
Why Researchers are Developing a Balance Sheet for Bengaluru’s Water
Published in Citizen Matters
Bengaluru Will Not Be Able to Meet Freshwater Demand with Existing Resources, Says Report
Published in The Hindu
Deluge or Drought: Water Researchers Explain How Bengaluru Can Build Resilience
Published in Citizen Matters
Acceptance of On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in Bengaluru, India: The Role of Perceived Costs, Risks, and Benefits
In dealing with water pollution and freshwater scarcity, on-site treatment and reuse of domestic wastewater has shown to be a promising solution.
How Water Flows Through Bengaluru: Urban Water Balance Report
WELL Labs has prepared a comprehensive view of Bengaluru’s water system, enabling better water security planning.