Bhopal

Bhopal, with a population of 1.8 million is popularly referred to as the ‘city of lakes’ owing to the vast number of water bodies within the city. There are several water bodies that surround the city as well. Among these, the Upper Lake and the Kolar Reservoir are the main sources of drinking water for the city. Despite its richness in water resources, there are grave concerns regarding their sustainability.

Type of issue

Healthy water

Rapid urbanisation and poor management of the lake catchment areas have led to increased turbidity, faecal coliform contamination, and chemical pollution (including from historical industrial accidents, notably the Union Carbide disaster). These issues have caused the water quality to exceed the WHO safety guidelines. There is a notable lack of public awareness about the city’s pressing water issues. Currently, citizens perceive there to be sufficient water, which negatively affects their willingness to take an active role in improving water governance.

Connected processes

Improve citizen water literacy

Unlearn harmful ecological practices

Resources

Policy Brief

Bhopal policy brief made by Water4Change

Bhopal descriptive atlas

Bhopal descriptive atlas made by Water4Change

Bhopal projective atlas

Bhopal projective atlas made by Water4Change

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