This morning, our home taps went dry. Actually they went dry last night. We managed to store some precious water when they started working again.
The colony I live in, is supposed to be the least problematic in terms of water supply. And lo! It hit us too! But I must say, the writing was always on the wall, only, people out here did not read it enough.
For state board built housing colony, one of the easiest things that could have helped solve water troubles out here was - installing rainwater harvesting system, as also solar heating devices. The housing board, for all you know, would've passed the buck to the housing society that would eventually take charge.
And such things are last on the mindscape of a housing society. Membership money is usually spent on community religious events, prayers and on other amenities like play equipment for children, seating area, etc.
My neighbours tell me that the current scarcity trouble it is because of a pipeline burst. If so, it is criminal damage to not just water and resources, but manpower and money too.
If only rainwater harvesting was as important as the 10th standard certificate!
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