Shallow aquifer tech revives water supply for village in Bengaluru
A rejuvenated recharge well drawing from a shallow aquifer at Gollahalli village in Bengaluru has significantly eased water scarcity during the blistering summer. Drawing water from depths of 15 to 100 feet, the well serves as an alternative to borewells, mitigating the pressure on groundwater sources.
The rejuvenation was implemented under the Central Government's AMRUT 2.0 scheme, with Biome Environmental Trust, a non-profit organisation, playing a pivotal role.
'One of the wells, which is over 50 years old, was filled with garbage,' recalled Neelima Ramesh, a social worker at Biome. Her team revived the well within a year, making it operational by 2024.
The recharge well replenishes every 48 hours, ensuring supply once every two days.
Renuka, a poura karmika and resident, has become a local hero and is called 'Water Woman', as she manages the daily operations, running the motor from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Her efforts ensure water reaches over 50 homes, shops, a temple, and a public toilet near Avalahalli lake.
Support from local corporator K. Somashekar, who provided pipes and motors, helped the initiative.
Kavita, a resident of the village, said, 'Earlier, borewell water was not sufficient to cater to the daily needs of the locals. Now we use this water for daily chores.'
With a 5 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) under construction and plans to revive two more wells, the future of water supply in Gollahalli village looks increasingly secure.
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