Pune: The Vedanta Housing Society in Wakad, known for its efficient water management system, still faces challenges in securing an adequate water supply. Despite having rainwater harvesting and a sewage treatment plant (STP), the society spends over ₹7 lakh annually on water tankers to meet its needs.
The society consists of 344 apartments and requires 150 units of water daily. The municipal corporation supplies 220 units of water every alternate day. However, to optimize usage, the society treats wastewater through an STP and reuses it for gardening and plants. This initiative has significantly reduced water scarcity concerns within the community.
Vedanta Society has four borewells, but their water levels drop during summer, forcing residents to rely on water tankers. The society requires two to three tankers daily, amounting to approximately 80 tankers per month. This leads to an annual expense exceeding ₹7 lakh.
Most residents of the society are IT professionals who contribute 30% of their income as taxes. They believe that, in return, the municipal corporation should ensure a sufficient and consistent water supply to housing societies.
Efforts to Reduce Water Dependency
The society has implemented a rainwater harvesting system, collecting and storing rainwater efficiently.
A sewage treatment plant (STP) operates round the clock, treating wastewater for reuse.
The society has four borewells, which serve as an additional water source.
Residents practice water conservation by using municipal water judiciously.
Despite these measures, the dependency on water tankers continues, adding to the financial burden on residents.
"We pay taxes, and we expect the municipal corporation to ensure a regular and adequate water supply to housing societies like ours," said Dr. Somnath Dhonde, President of Vedanta Society, Wakad.
