About five years ago, Gayatri Pandit set up a Direct Use rainwater harvesting (RWH) system in her home, concerned that too much rainwater was getting wasted. After a good rain, the system is able to meets the water needs of her five-member family. Located in Richmond Town, at the heart of the city, Pandit’s household… Continue reading A direct use rainwater harvesting system in a residence

Ravi Iyer’s home is surrounded by a bright green garden and lawn even at the peak of summer. Plantains and other trees, flowering plants and creepers thrive here. Located along Sarjapur road, Iyer’s layout gets no municipal water supply at all. For years, he had used tanker water for all purposes, including gardening. Then around… Continue reading A wastewater treatment system in a residence