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Groundwater Salinity Endangers Buildings in 17 Mumbai Areas

Representative AI image MUMBAI: The initial phase of the city’s groundwater level survey has uncovered a troubling situation: saline water was detected in 17 of the 19 surveyed locations. The Union Government’s Ground Water Survey Board assessed groundwater at 26 sites throughout the city, providing a preliminary report for 19 locations to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Tests were conducted in various areas including Churchgate, Mazagaon, Worli, Mahim, Byculla, Mahul, Trombay, Khar Danda, Vakola, Vile Parle (West), Amboli, Versova, Madh, Film City, Mulund, Goregaon, Malvani, Manori, and Gorai, in addition to two places each in Colaba, Dahisar, and Chembur. The…

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Coimbatore’s Rainwater Reuse Model Gains Popularity

COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore Corporation’s innovative model for rainwater harvesting and reuse for non-potable applications is proving successful. While various government buildings, including the collectorate, have employed the rainwater harvesting system mainly for groundwater recharge, the Coimbatore Corporation pioneered a reuse model at its Town Hall office in July. After limited rainfall in August, the rains in September nearly filled the tank specifically built for rainwater storage and reuse. Notably, Coimbatore is the only city in the state implementing this model. Inspired by the success of this initiative, the corporation is set to introduce the system in its five zonal offices,…

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Gurugram MP: Scrap OCs for Water-Wasting Housing, Industries

GURUGRAM: Union minister and Gurgaon MP Rao Inderjit Singh highlighted on Saturday the rampant violations of water conservation regulations in residential homes and industrial facilities. He emphasized the need for biannual inspections of water conservation measures even after occupancy certificates (OC) are granted. If any deficiencies are identified, the OCs should be revoked. Singh noted that although legislation is in place for significant residential and industrial projects to conserve water, adherence to these laws is insufficient. Rao pointed out that builders, along with owners of large residential plots and industrial entities, are obliged to implement water conservation practices before being…