Bengaluru Water Crisis : People Adopts Innovative Measures to Tackle Water Crisis

Bengaluru is grappling with a severe water crisis, prompting creative solutions from the community and authorities:

1. Milk Tankers to the Rescue:

   To alleviate the water shortage, the Karnataka state government is repurposing milk tankers from the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) to supply water to Bengalureans.

2. Perfumes as a Novel Solution:

   In response to the water scarcity, tech city employees have initiated a unique approach. A daily game encourages guessing who skipped a shower, and the winner must gift a perfume to the non-bather, adding a lighthearted touch to the situation.

3. Techies Propose WFH for Water Conservation:

   Many tech professionals are advocating for widespread adoption of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements. This move aims to reduce the population density in Bengaluru, alleviating the water demand on the city.

4. Disposable Cutlery and Wet Wipes Initiative:

   A residential enclave suggests using disposable cutlery and wet wipes to minimize water usage for hand and face washing, emphasizing the need for resource-conscious habits.

5. Security Checks on Water Misuse:

   A gated community in Whitefield has deployed security personnel to monitor water misuse, with warnings of additional charges for households that do not reduce water consumption by 20%.

6. Ban on Car Washing and Gardening:

   The Karnataka Water Supply and Sewerage Board has imposed a ban on using drinking water for car washing, gardening, construction, water fountains, and road maintenance. Violations may incur a fine of Rs 5,000.

7. Treated Water for Drying Lakes:

   Civic authorities plan to replenish drying lakes by filling them with treated water. This strategy aims to address the depleting groundwater levels and involves installing filter borewells and constructing water plants near restored lake beds.

8. Cauvery Project for Drinking Water Supply:

   The ongoing Cauvery project’s fifth phase, expected to complete by May 2024, aims to provide 110 liters of drinking water daily to around 12 lakh people at a cost of Rs 5,550 crore.

The water crisis in Bengaluru is largely attributed to below-average rainfall, leading to decreased water levels in the Cauvery River and drying borewells in and around the city.