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An achievable target Pioneered by Bisleri & The Raichel Joseph Foundation Supported by the Top industrialist houses of Mumbai

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The Water Supply in Mumbai is quavering. Despite the fact that there are a large number of lakes situated within the city, Mumbaikars have to face water scarcity everyday. To know more log on to http://www.ward64matters.com

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Page 1: Mumbai Lakes Restoration

An achievable target Pioneered by Bisleri

& The Raichel Joseph Foundation

Supported by the Top industrialist houses of Mumbai

Page 2: Mumbai Lakes Restoration

Chief Minister, Shri Ashok Chauhan cautioned that the water crisis could get worse after July 15, 2010, if conservation measures are not adopted with all seriousness now.

- The Economic Times, 12th Dec, 2009

Page 3: Mumbai Lakes Restoration

The Reasons of the shortageThe Reasons of the shortage

A 100 yr old pipeline system laid down by the British which is now corroded and leaking.

• Rampant Realty expansion.

• Encroachment of existing lakes and water bodies.

Page 4: Mumbai Lakes Restoration

Illegal water mafia.

Non implementation of the Chitale report that was submitted 13 yrs ago.

The distribution channel from source to user is Extremely Long.

Page 5: Mumbai Lakes Restoration

An ignored area An ignored area

Mumbai has 129 recognized water bodies !!!!!!!

( 70 lakes – WWF, India )

SAVE OUR LAKES

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Solution…Save our Water BodiesSolution…Save our Water BodiesWe need to Identify the Owners of the land

where the lakes are present.

Create a ‘Water Plan’ – Water Harvesting /potential usage of the water source based on the requirement of its surrounding.

Cost of executing the Water Plan.

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• Attach an Industrial house to a Lake.

• Phase wise completion Plan.

• Handover the alive water body to the BMC for

distribution of water.

Page 8: Mumbai Lakes Restoration

Why North Mumbai as a Pilot Project?Why North Mumbai as a Pilot Project?

Compared to any other Constituency in Mumbai, North-West Constituency holds maximum number (around 20) of Lakes & ponds.

Many of which are used for Lord Ganesh immersion during the Ganesh Festival.

Due to Negligence, debris & waste water, the condition of the lakes is degrading.

There is strong need for Restoration, Rehabilitation or Reclamation of these lakes & ponds.

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Current Status of Lakes in North MumbaiCurrent Status of Lakes in North Mumbai

Encroachment around the lakes.Rapid increase in debris dumping in

lakes.The wastewater is increasing polluting

the lake water.Oxygen levels are decreasing day by day.Health of the waterway, the health of

the organisms living in and around the waterway, is considerably affected.

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Lake Restoration Benefits: Lake Restoration Benefits:

Carbon reduction

100 % Water Supply at local level (a combination of rain water Harvesting and fresh ground water supply)

Extremely Short distribution channel

Alleviate oxygen depletion

Development as a recreational spot

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Pilot Project Pilot Project

To include the following 6 lakes at Phase I

Page 12: Mumbai Lakes Restoration

Pancharangi bhujal Talav, MaladPancharangi bhujal Talav, Malad

Permission & ownership :- BMC

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Lotus lake, Malad Marve RoadLotus lake, Malad Marve Road

Permission & ownership :- State Govt.

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Charkop Talav, CharkopCharkop Talav, Charkop

Permission & ownership :- BMC

Page 15: Mumbai Lakes Restoration

Eksar Lake, BorivaliEksar Lake, Borivali

Permission & ownership :- BMC

Page 16: Mumbai Lakes Restoration

Malad Marve Road LakeMalad Marve Road Lake

Permission & ownership

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Gaothan Talav, Madh GaonGaothan Talav, Madh Gaon

Permission & ownership

Page 18: Mumbai Lakes Restoration

Lake Restoration & Lake Restoration & ManagementManagement

Lake restoration through combine efforts of NGO and Corporate sector by municipal permission

Beautification of the lakes with proper ecological study

Participatory activities

Lake Audit

Awareness generation through; Lectures, Workshops, Slide shows

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Lake restoration methodsLake restoration methods

Physical Controls:- Mechanical manipulation of water and/or sediment

Chemical Controls:- Precipitants and herbicide addition to control “limiting

nutrients (P), suspended sediment, acidification or organisms (algae, invasive “weeds”, “trash” fish)

Biological Controls:- Introduction or removal of organisms for controlling

algal blooms, invasive weeds, or other aquatic nuisance species (exotic and invasive)

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Waterless Mumbai

We never know the worth of water till the well is dry." Anonymous

Is it a reality we are edging towards?