STUDY OF WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES APPLICABLE FOR JAIPUR

Manish Kumar, Niteesh Agrawal, Nitin Kumar, Ramesh Kumar Bagariya, Rohit Goyal

Abstract: In the modern era, water scarcity is a prime concern for the proper growth and development of human settlements. Jaipur, being the capital city of Rajasthan, holds a large number of population which suffers from water crisis on a daily basis. Water supply from Bisalpur dam on Banas River is not enough to facilitate water demand of Jaipur. Presently, there is a shortage of 60 MLD of water in Jaipur. In coming years, the population is going to increase, but the water resources are limited. Therefore, increasing water use efficiency is very critical for sustainable water supply. This study focuses on the household survey of water use pattern in different localities of Jaipur. The scope of various water conservation techniques like dual flush toilets, low-flow faucets, bucket bathing, etc. has been analyzed to fulfill current water deficit. It was concluded that promotion of above-mentioned conservation techniques in 60% households of Jaipur can adequately cover the present water deficit. Encouraging water conservation measures among residents of Jaipur can also help in overcoming water deficiency in future due to demand escalation.

Keywords: Water Scarcity, Water Conservation Methods, Future Forecast, Household Survey

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2016.0508009