Water

How are we addressing this issue

Strategy / Approach

Fresh water being a precious resource coupled with the massive sustained deforestation that is going on all over the world and especially in the Western Ghats, it is imperative that we set some ambitious goals in ensuring our sustainable water security. Bangalore is one of the few cities in the world if not the only city, that is not on a river bank, and water for the city has to be pumped from far away and up the slope of over 3000 feet. Demand keeps outstripping supply and we need to address the demand supply gap quickly while ensuring our supply sources are protected.

Some More Information

Living in Whitefield, residents are all keenly aware of the water challenges. Most do not have Cauvery water connection, and depend on water tankers and borewells. As a result, the groundwater table in Whitefield and surrounding area have depleted dramatically over the last 10-20 years, with water now only available below 1500ft in many places.

At WR, we have championed the cause of conservation and water awareness. In 2014, WR hosted a large awareness workshop at Jagriti in Whitefield. The theatre hall came alive as experts from different parts of Bengaluru shared their expertise and narrated their experiences. From rainwater harvesting to installation of water filters, from STP and filtration to tips on saving water, various topics were covered.

We have supported and amplified the information shared by experts from across Bangalore. In 2019, WR organised a session on rain water harvesting by Biome in Ramagondanahalli with the village residents.

Groundwater depletion is of big concern. Our work has focused on raising awareness on this important issue as relevant.

More on this effort can be read here: https://twitter.com/wfrising/status/1194582214169649152?s=21