Mumbai Housing Societies Implement Water Conservation Measures Amid 10% Cut
No car washes, no garden hoses, and maybe no swimming pools: How Mumbai’s housing societies are preparing for the water cut
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As Mumbai faces a 10% water cut starting May 15, housing societies are enacting emergency conservation measures. Residents are advised to limit water use for car washing, gardening, and swimming pools, while reliance on private tankers is increasing due to inadequate supply.
- 01Mumbai's housing societies are implementing water conservation measures due to a 10% cut announced by the BMC.
- 02Residents are advised to limit water use for car washing, gardening, and swimming pools.
- 03Some areas have already been experiencing water shortages, relying on private tankers.
- 04The current water stock in Mumbai's lakes is at 23.12% capacity, higher than previous years but still concerning.
- 05Slum areas are expected to bear the brunt of the water cut, facing reductions of up to 50%.
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Mumbai is preparing for a 10% water cut beginning May 15, prompting housing societies to adopt emergency conservation measures. At Jal Kiran Housing Society in Cuffe Parade, residents are now using buckets instead of showers and limiting car washing to a single bottle of water. In Mulund's Runwal Chestnut complex, discussions are underway about potentially closing swimming pools to conserve water. The city's water supply is currently at 3.34 lakh million litres, or 23.12% of total capacity, which, while better than the previous two years, remains a concern ahead of the monsoon season. The Mumbai civic body has noted that the daily demand of 4,300 million litres exceeds the current supply of 3,850 million litres, leading many residents to rely on private water tankers. Activists warn that slum areas will suffer disproportionately, with some facing cuts of up to 50%. The reliance on tanker water is expected to rise significantly during this period, further straining the city's water infrastructure.
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Residents will need to adjust their water usage habits significantly, affecting daily activities such as cleaning and gardening.
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