Team of experts comes up with strategy to fight water scarcity

The pilot has been initiated at the Little Flower Convent in Mambalam. The project, known as ‘City of 1,000 Tanks’, has a vision for the city’s water security. The team will develop a Water Balance Model across the city by collecting rainwater, treating wastewater and runoff pollution with decentralised Nature-Based Solutions, and recharging the underground aquifer. Chennai-wide water balance model will be started with pilot projects, then upscaling to flagship projects before effective city-wide implementation. Each upscaling stage is an opportunity to build capacity and improve performance to demonstrate inclusive implementation for a water-rich Chennai. The initiative will help prevent droughts by increasing groundwater reserves while simultaneously mitigating risks associated with high-frequency floods and sewage pollution.