Bengaluru’s battle for water

“In our apartment community of 144 flats, residents who use reverse osmosis water purifiers have been given 10-litre cans in which they collect the water that is discharged. Every morning, the housekeeping staff pick up these cans and empty the water into two large drums, which are then used for cleaning common areas, cleaning vehicles, and gardening,” said Krishna Kumar, a resident of Kasturinagar, east of Bengaluru.

Most apartment complexes have stopped filling their swimming pools and implemented various water conservation measures. Individual households are also adopting various ways to cut consumption.

“Apart from fixing aerators to all our taps, the water used to wash vegetables, fruits, rice, and lentils, etc., is later used for our plants,” said Divya C., a resident of New Thippasandra.