borewells

Ground water bill was passed in 2011. But borewell digging continues unabated. Here’s a look at one area where indiscriminate digging has adversely affected the water table.

Ferns Paradise layout manages all of its water requirements with its own borewells. Residents have also come forward to implement Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) in their own homes.

Inundated with water woes, city corporators ask for more borewells in their wards. BWSSB and Mayor announce drilling of seven borewells in new wards and four each in old wards.

After two days of listening to views of city councillors, the BWSSB announced various measures including recruitment of staff, monthly meetings and cutting down water theft.

Conversations on groundwater recharging and rainwater harvesting tend to assume a knowledge of the meanings of several terms. Here’s a quick primer for Bangaloreans.