At the monthly meeting of Mysore Grahakara Parishat held on 14-4-13, a
representative of the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board
answered quries from members about the present drinking water crisis.
He gave a detailed picture of the storage status in various
sources of drinking water, steps taken by the authorities to ensure
adequate water supply to Mysore till the next rainy season and
contingency plans. There is adequate storage to meet the needs of Mysore
this summer, but as a safety measure, water is being rationed.
Even though there is no immediate danger, the public should do
everything in their power to conserve water. They should attend to all
the leakages in their houses and call VVWW about leaks in water mains.
One can save a lot of water by not watering the lawns and plants every
day and not washing vehicles every day. Washing vehicles with hose pipes
should be avoided as it wastes a lot of water.
R. Chandra Prakash, Mysore Grahakara Parishat