Urban Thirst: Navigating the Challenges of Water Scarcity in Electronics City
- January 06, 2024
Fig 1 : Q4 2023 Rainfall Data
Unlike year 2022 wettest year, 2023 is largely deficit in rainfall as it is recorded with more than 50% shortage as with 2022 (1958 mm),Primary rainy season is from June to October when Bengaluru receives rain from South-West Monsoon and Secondary rainy season is from November – December when it receives rain from North-East Monsoon.Figure 1 clearly indicates the shortfall in Bangalore Urban rainfall percentage is low than the expected.
As Bengaluru south majorly rely on groundwater levels,many places in electronics city are seriously affected which has brought most of the borewell dried up and increased the demand for the water suppliers.Urge the government bodies to ensure the supply of water tankers for the crisis areas and BWSSB should increase the piped connection all through south region.
As Bengaluru south majorly rely on groundwater levels,many places in electronics city are seriously affected which has brought most of the borewell dried up and increased the demand for the water suppliers.Urge the government bodies to ensure the supply of water tankers for the crisis areas and BWSSB should increase the piped connection all through south region.
Here are several sustainable strategies to mitigate the impact of reduced rainfall:
Rainwater Harvesting: Implement rainwater harvesting systems to capture and store rainwater for later use. This can be used for non-potable purposes such as irrigation, landscaping, and flushing toilets, reducing the demand on the main water supply.
Water Conservation Programs: Promote water conservation through public awareness campaigns and educational initiatives. Encourage residents, businesses, and industries to adopt water-saving technologies, fix leaks promptly, and practise responsible water use.
Greywater Recycling: Treat and reuse greywater (wastewater from showers, sinks, and laundry) for non-potable purposes. Greywater recycling systems can significantly reduce the demand for fresh water in households and businesses.
Diversification of Water Sources: Explore alternative water sources such as treated wastewater (reclaimed water) for non-potable uses like irrigation. This reduces reliance on traditional water sources and enhances overall water availability.
Anekal has the highest population with lowered piped water connection, reference fig 2 and 3.
Rainwater Harvesting: Implement rainwater harvesting systems to capture and store rainwater for later use. This can be used for non-potable purposes such as irrigation, landscaping, and flushing toilets, reducing the demand on the main water supply.
Water Conservation Programs: Promote water conservation through public awareness campaigns and educational initiatives. Encourage residents, businesses, and industries to adopt water-saving technologies, fix leaks promptly, and practise responsible water use.
Greywater Recycling: Treat and reuse greywater (wastewater from showers, sinks, and laundry) for non-potable purposes. Greywater recycling systems can significantly reduce the demand for fresh water in households and businesses.
Diversification of Water Sources: Explore alternative water sources such as treated wastewater (reclaimed water) for non-potable uses like irrigation. This reduces reliance on traditional water sources and enhances overall water availability.
Anekal has the highest population with lowered piped water connection, reference fig 2 and 3.
Fig 2 : Courtesy citizenmatters.in , Gram Panchyat Population across sub district of bengaluru
Fig 3: Courtesy : citizenmatters.in , Piped Water connection in Bengaluru
