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The Water Supply in Mumbai is quavering. Despite the fact that there are a large number of lakes situated within the city, Mumbaikars have to face water scarcity everyday. To know more log on to http://www.ward64matters.com
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An achievable target Pioneered by Bisleri
& The Raichel Joseph Foundation
Supported by the Top industrialist houses of Mumbai
Chief Minister, Shri Ashok Chauhan cautioned that the water crisis could get worse after July 15, 2010, if conservation measures are not adopted with all seriousness now.
- The Economic Times, 12th Dec, 2009
The Reasons of the shortageThe Reasons of the shortage
A 100 yr old pipeline system laid down by the British which is now corroded and leaking.
• Rampant Realty expansion.
• Encroachment of existing lakes and water bodies.
Illegal water mafia.
Non implementation of the Chitale report that was submitted 13 yrs ago.
The distribution channel from source to user is Extremely Long.
An ignored area An ignored area
Mumbai has 129 recognized water bodies !!!!!!!
( 70 lakes – WWF, India )
SAVE OUR LAKES
Solution…Save our Water BodiesSolution…Save our Water BodiesWe need to Identify the Owners of the land
where the lakes are present.
Create a ‘Water Plan’ – Water Harvesting /potential usage of the water source based on the requirement of its surrounding.
Cost of executing the Water Plan.
• Attach an Industrial house to a Lake.
• Phase wise completion Plan.
• Handover the alive water body to the BMC for
distribution of water.
Why North Mumbai as a Pilot Project?Why North Mumbai as a Pilot Project?
Compared to any other Constituency in Mumbai, North-West Constituency holds maximum number (around 20) of Lakes & ponds.
Many of which are used for Lord Ganesh immersion during the Ganesh Festival.
Due to Negligence, debris & waste water, the condition of the lakes is degrading.
There is strong need for Restoration, Rehabilitation or Reclamation of these lakes & ponds.
Current Status of Lakes in North MumbaiCurrent Status of Lakes in North Mumbai
Encroachment around the lakes.Rapid increase in debris dumping in
lakes.The wastewater is increasing polluting
the lake water.Oxygen levels are decreasing day by day.Health of the waterway, the health of
the organisms living in and around the waterway, is considerably affected.
Lake Restoration Benefits: Lake Restoration Benefits:
Carbon reduction
100 % Water Supply at local level (a combination of rain water Harvesting and fresh ground water supply)
Extremely Short distribution channel
Alleviate oxygen depletion
Development as a recreational spot
Pilot Project Pilot Project
To include the following 6 lakes at Phase I
Pancharangi bhujal Talav, MaladPancharangi bhujal Talav, Malad
Permission & ownership :- BMC
Lotus lake, Malad Marve RoadLotus lake, Malad Marve Road
Permission & ownership :- State Govt.
Charkop Talav, CharkopCharkop Talav, Charkop
Permission & ownership :- BMC
Eksar Lake, BorivaliEksar Lake, Borivali
Permission & ownership :- BMC
Malad Marve Road LakeMalad Marve Road Lake
Permission & ownership
Gaothan Talav, Madh GaonGaothan Talav, Madh Gaon
Permission & ownership
Lake Restoration & Lake Restoration & ManagementManagement
Lake restoration through combine efforts of NGO and Corporate sector by municipal permission
Beautification of the lakes with proper ecological study
Participatory activities
Lake Audit
Awareness generation through; Lectures, Workshops, Slide shows
Lake restoration methodsLake restoration methods
Physical Controls:- Mechanical manipulation of water and/or sediment
Chemical Controls:- Precipitants and herbicide addition to control “limiting
nutrients (P), suspended sediment, acidification or organisms (algae, invasive “weeds”, “trash” fish)
Biological Controls:- Introduction or removal of organisms for controlling
algal blooms, invasive weeds, or other aquatic nuisance species (exotic and invasive)
Waterless Mumbai
We never know the worth of water till the well is dry." Anonymous
Is it a reality we are edging towards?