How Do We Solve Bangalore’s Lake Problem?

We conducted a phosphorus balance study to understand the sources and sinks of phosphorus in Jakkur lake

We explore the potential of decentralised sewage treatment plants, which are being promoted in cities like Bengaluru, to treat sewage at the source of generation

This article is the sixth in a multi-part series on lakes that aims to provide a comprehensive overview of lake related problems in Bangalore and approaches to address them. This article discusses how lake nutrients, specifically phosphorus, can be managed.

Many Indian cities are already vulnerable to climate change. The financial damage from extreme events, like floods, heat, and drought is likely to be staggering. The urban poor will bear much of the burden. But, cities also hold the key to altering this trajectory. This report explores pathways to build climate-resilient cities through the integration of blue, grey and green infrastructure.

Indian cities are grappling with an ever-growing freshwater demand due to rapid urbanisation and exponential population growth. The treatment of the resultant wastewater has proved equally challenging. In this report, we explore the potential of decentralised sewage treatment plants, which are being promoted in cities like Bengaluru, to treat sewage at the source of generation.

This publication is the third in a multi-part series on lakes that aims to provide a comprehensive overview of lake-related problems in Bangalore and approaches to address them. It describes the crucial role played by citizens in urban lake management.

This article is the first in a multi-part series on lakes that aims to provide a comprehensive overview of lake related problems in Bangalore and approaches to address them. address them. This article explains how these problems are closely related to changes in lake functions and the hydrology of the city over time.