Treated sewage water a viable option for builders: CSE
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has suggested that treated sewage water to be used for construction activities. Gurgaon treats 137 million liters per day (MLD) of sewage every day, which is more than sufficient to meet the builders’ needs, the think tank has said.
In the wake of the court order restraining issue of licences to any new constructions in Gurgaon till July 31, CSE encourages rainwater harvesting to improve local water availability.
As there is a population of 16.4 lakh, Gurgaon needs 184 MLD water. The city was completely dependent on groundwater till 1995, when the 69-km channel to bring water from the Western Yamuna Canal was built. But this canal meets a mere 30 per cent of the city’s water needs.
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Source: Hindustan Times
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