Rejuvenation of waterbodies is key to improve water resilience, says study
1 year, 10 months ago

Rejuvenation of waterbodies is key to improve water resilience, says study

The Hindu  

Waterbodies are the key to recharging groundwater level and developing flood resilience. Building storage capacity in tanks, rainwater harvesting, and wastewater reuse will improve water resilience in the State. These are some of the solutions that find mention in the Sundaram Climate Institute ‘s report, “Making India Water Resilient — Lessons from Madurai” based on five years of study covering over 2,118 households and about 100 waterbodies. In Madurai, nearly 84% of the sewage is untreated and reuse of half the quantum would boost its water resilience. Noting that half of India’s need may go unmet in a decade, Amit Chandra, chairman, Bain Capital, highlighted four pillars for water management — recycling, demand and supply sides management and innovation and technology.

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The role of communities in conserving water
6 days, 20 hours ago

The role of communities in conserving water

The Hindu  

On March 22, World Water Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the need to conserve water for present and future generations through collective action. Further, policies have overlooked the need to identify and empower communities’ own ecological practices on water management. Contrastingly, water management practices of some of the local communities in western India take a more holistic perspective to …

Metrowater to scale up tertiary treated water use in Chennai, says official
1 month, 1 week ago

Metrowater to scale up tertiary treated water use in Chennai, says official

The Hindu  

In a bid to overcome the challenge of inequitable water supply, the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board is investing in wastewater reuse and circular water economy solutions. Stressing the need for a shift towards circular water economy, where wastewater is recycled and freshwater consumption is minimised, Mr. Vinay said the CMWSSB already had a tertiary treated ultrafiltration plant …

'We must secure and reuse water and collaborate beyond politics': Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'We must secure and reuse water and collaborate beyond politics': Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was present at the All India State Water Ministers Conference held in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Shivakumar addressed concerns related to river linking and interstate water disputes, urging state leaders to put aside political differences and work towards solutions for the common good. The Deputy Chief Minister also raised issues regarding the management of water resources …

Special cell must monitor aquifers, groundwater resources in Bengaluru: Experts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Special cell must monitor aquifers, groundwater resources in Bengaluru: Experts

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Once known as ‘Garden City’, Bengaluru faced severe water scarcity last year, and is expected to encounter the same crisis this year. Experts warn that unless proper demand and groundwater management plan is implemented, the city will continue to reel under water scarcity every year. To begin with, hydrologists point out that a dedicated groundwater cell should be created …

Encroachments on waterbodies caused floods in Kozhikode: study report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Encroachments on waterbodies caused floods in Kozhikode: study report

The Hindu  

A study conducted by the Centre for Water Resources Development and Management has cited unplanned and rapid construction and encroachment of waterbodies as a major reason for urban flooding in Kozhikode. The study, conducted as part of the Water 4 Change project jointly funded by the Department of Science Technology and the Dutch Research Council, is being conducted in three …

The battle for water in Bengaluru
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The battle for water in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

In recent months, Bengaluru’s acute water shortage has dominated headlines, sparking conversations in households and newsrooms alike. With proper collection and management led by programmatic solutions like percolation pits and tech-led innovations on rainwater harvesting and storm drain management, rainwater can substantially alleviate water stress. For example, around 77% of Bengaluru’s wastewater is currently treated through a combination of municipal …

Water, an instrument to build world peace
1 year ago

Water, an instrument to build world peace

The Hindu  

World Water Day, which falls on March 22, is a global initiative backed by the United Nations, and has been observed every year since 1993. India too faces problems This water crisis may be physical or economic based on multiple factors such as rapid urbanisation, industrialisation, unsustainable agricultural practices, climate change, erratic rainfall patterns, water overuse and inefficient water management, …

Bengaluru water crisis: Only solution is to use treated sewage water, says water expert Subramanya Kusnur
1 year ago

Bengaluru water crisis: Only solution is to use treated sewage water, says water expert Subramanya Kusnur

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Despite Bengaluru going through repeated water crises and the state suffering from a severe drought, political parties fail to mention it in their manifestos, said environmentalist Benedict Paramanand. TNIE spoke to water expert Subramanya Kusnur and Benedict Paramanand on the way out of this great water scarcity. Kusnur, who has met experts in IIT Bombay, said that since the …

A possible solution for Bengaluru’s water crisis: Data
1 year ago

A possible solution for Bengaluru’s water crisis: Data

The Hindu  

As Bengaluru grows further outwards and faster than it can cope, water supply is one of the first casualties. Map 4 | The map shows the BWSSB water supply lines in Bengaluru. Currently, only one third of the city’s wastewater is redirected for external reuse, which means it is taken to Kolar, Chikkaballapur, and Devanahalli where it is used to …

How this Bengaluru's housing community is gearing up to battle water woes in future
1 year ago

How this Bengaluru's housing community is gearing up to battle water woes in future

Hindustan Times  

As Bengaluru is combating severe water scarcity ahead of summer, many housing communities in the IT capital are already clueless about handling the situation in peak summer. The borewells have dried up and the prices of water tankers have skyrocketed already, making things worse for the residents, especially in the east Bengaluru area. How this Bengaluru's housing community is gearing …

Sustainable water management: 10 tips you can save water
1 year, 4 months ago

Sustainable water management: 10 tips you can save water

India Today  

In today's modern world, water has become an increasingly invaluable natural resource. With limited water supplies and a growing global demand for this essential element, the significance of water conservation extends beyond economic benefits to encompass environmental sustainability. Sustainable water management: 10 tips you can save water Let us explore ten practical tips for individuals and communities to save water …

Water should essentially be part of the development goal - News18
2 years, 3 months ago

Water should essentially be part of the development goal - News18

News 18  

Water shortage is a serious issue that is being faced in several metropolitan cities in India. In India, the initiative by NITI Aayog of bringing out a Composite Water Management Index was a step in this direction wherein the relevance of a comprehensive and integrated national dataset for water was created; this may in the long run improve the performance …

Is wastewater in India an emerging ecological problem or valuable resource?
2 years, 9 months ago

Is wastewater in India an emerging ecological problem or valuable resource?

Hindustan Times  

Water has endless dimensions and Krishna in the Mahabharata said, “Water is considered to be the supreme life force of living beings in this world”. Additionally, India is large in size, population, and available water, with six-fold freshwater per capita available for use compared to Israel. India Israel Factor Area, km2 3,287,263 22,000 ~ 150 Population 1,400,000,000 9,400,000 ~150 Usable …

No longer the city of gardens! How we can stop our cities and towns from going the Bangalore way
2 years, 11 months ago

No longer the city of gardens! How we can stop our cities and towns from going the Bangalore way

Firstpost  

Currently, only 30 per cent of India’s wastewater is recycled. State or Central government agencies that fund the ULBs for building water and sanitation infrastructure to service urban growth can introduce smart rules when approving plans for new growth areas in the form of conditions for allocating zones for locating facilities for decentralised wastewater treatment and recycling. Similarly, ULBs that …

Survey warns of water shortage in Bengaluru soon; experts say ‘exaggerated’
3 years ago

Survey warns of water shortage in Bengaluru soon; experts say ‘exaggerated’

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru running out of the water in the next decade has been a fear and debate in the silicon valley for years. Climate and socio-economic experts observed that Bengaluru will face an acute drinking water shortage in the coming years. “Bengaluru city will face acute drinking water shortage in the coming years with a reduction in water availability in the …

Water Scarcity to Water Scares City: How Chennai Can Get Off the Drought-to-Floods Rollercoaster
3 years, 4 months ago

Water Scarcity to Water Scares City: How Chennai Can Get Off the Drought-to-Floods Rollercoaster

News 18  

Six years after it was inundated by flash floods, Chennai once again finds itself partially submerged after heavy downpour. The harrowing scenes have once again prompted questions on why Chennai, often called ‘India’s Detroit’ due to its large car-making industry, finds itself neck-deep in flash floods so often. Speaking to News18, Jayaram Venkatesan, convenor of citizens’ advocacy group Arappor Iyakkam, …

Govt draws up list of local bodies facing water crisis
5 years, 8 months ago

Govt draws up list of local bodies facing water crisis

Hindustan Times  

The cities of Patna, Chandigarh, Delhi, Pune, Indore, Nashik, Ludhiana, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Agra, Ghaziabad, and Hyderabad are among those that face a severe water crisis, according to a study by the ministry of housing and urban affairs. In all, according to the ministry, 255 districts, 756 urban local bodies, and 1,597 blocks across the country face a severe water …

Mismanaged urbanisation and encroachments: Chennai continues to lose out on its water resources
5 years, 8 months ago

Mismanaged urbanisation and encroachments: Chennai continues to lose out on its water resources

The Hindu  

The urban sprawl continues to occupy more space and, in the process, waterbodies shrink. The city, which teeters between floods and droughts, continues to lose out on its water resources due to mismanaged urbanisation and encroachments. Sources in the Water Resources Department note that the river in city limits continues to receive industrial effluents and sewage in several areas such …

You can ease India’s water woes and gain from it too
5 years, 8 months ago

You can ease India’s water woes and gain from it too

Live Mint  

For Chennai-based Harsha, 50, and Prabha Koda, 49, the inspiration to start utilizing rainwater didn’t come from a drought but flooding. “We have a five ‘R’s formula: Reduce wastage, reuse used water, recharge groundwater, respect water and recycle waste water. A rainwater harvesting system at Srinivasan’s residence One significant way that water is wasted is through overflows from overhead tanks. …

Chennai water crisis: Way ahead could encompass decentralised sewage treatment, solutions matching pain with gain
5 years, 8 months ago

Chennai water crisis: Way ahead could encompass decentralised sewage treatment, solutions matching pain with gain

Firstpost  

If by some miracle, the population shrank, our water bodies were restored, our economic model changed, and citizens voted for water management — the Chennai water crisis would vanish. One caveat: Please do not spend time and money, fruitlessly pumping sewage to a centralised sewage treatment facility from where the treated water is not of any use to persons who …

A city gone dry: on Chennai water crisis
5 years, 9 months ago

A city gone dry: on Chennai water crisis

The Hindu  

Chennai’s aspirations to grow into a global economic hub appear considerably weakened as it struggles to find water. The shadow of drought from 2018 has stretched into the torrid summer this year, evaporating not just the city’s reservoirs, but the prosperity of its residents who are forced to hunt for tankers, pay bribes and spend hours even at night waiting …

How a Delhi locality fought and won its water battle
5 years, 9 months ago

How a Delhi locality fought and won its water battle

India Today  

As parts of the country battle water crisis, Delhi's Nizamuddin East has set an example by setting up water harvesting facilities in the colony, which not only improved the water quality but also increased the water levels in the society. Thereby, recharging ground water which was earlier consumed, and adding required minerals to it," said Vandana Menon, secretary, Residents' Welfare …

Delhi can learn much from Singapore’s journey to water security
6 years, 8 months ago

Delhi can learn much from Singapore’s journey to water security

Hindustan Times  

With the aim to increasing Delhi’s water supply by 50% in the next five years, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a host of measures. Delhi’s poorer neighbourhoods often witness water riots even as affluent residents use drinking water to flush toilets, wash cars and water their lawns. Strict fines and punishments such as snapping connections if found wasting water, …

River's end: Crisis looms for Bengaluru?
7 years, 1 month ago

River's end: Crisis looms for Bengaluru?

Deccan Chronicle  

A media report that claims Bengaluru is the next Cape Town has created a fresh wave of panic amongst citizens and experts alike. The activist argues the city may not need Cauvery water at all if it does more to tap rain water and the water board gets more serious about promoting rain water harvesting among its people. “Unfortunately, such …

India-EU technology uses waste water to boost crop productivity
8 years, 9 months ago

India-EU technology uses waste water to boost crop productivity

Firstpost  

Water4Crops’ – a joint project undertaken by the European Union and India – offers ‘Constructed Wetland’, a technology to reuse the wastewater in rural areas for irrigation which would also increase the productivity and quality of crops as compared to freshwater. This technology reduce pollutants in wastewater, makes it fit for irrigation and results shown increase in yield of up …

Drinking water, sipping poison
8 years, 10 months ago

Drinking water, sipping poison

The Hindu  

India’s water quality problem is reaching crisis proportions, and today at least 1.95 crore habitations are affected by poor water quality. On the Panchayat’s request water quality was tested by the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board and the hand pump was red-marked as highly contaminated. Forty kilometres down at Hogenakkal in Pennagaram, the headworks of the multi-billion dollar …

Save water through recycling
12 years ago

Save water through recycling

The Hindu  

While water crisis is a term on everybody’s lips, interestingly many people seem to be ignorant of ways to recycle and reuse water. Says M. Dhanabalan, former Chief Engineer, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, Madurai, “People are yet to accept the idea of using recycled water.” “The acceptability of recycled sewage water is limited. “The plumber, a regular …

'Recycling sewage water must be compulsory in all industries'
12 years, 5 months ago

'Recycling sewage water must be compulsory in all industries'

India TV News  

Hyderabad, Oct 12: Saying that water management was everybody's responsibility, renowned agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan today emphasised the need to make recycling of sewage water mandatory for all industries. “Water security problem can be tackled through community efforts and safe drinking water plants are real blessings to people providing them pure and safe drinking water,” he said after inaugurating …

WAR for water
15 years, 1 month ago

WAR for water

The Hindu  

IT is somewhat unusual that a Supreme Court order should result in the launch of a major technology mission in the country. The plan document of mission WAR notes that the apex courts initiative arose from its observation that the research on water currently being done in several institutions and agencies of the country was largely uncoordinated. Indeed, the TEC …

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