Plumbing the Depths: IPA's Blueprint for India's Water Sustainability

The Indian Plumbing Association (IPA) has urged policy interventions to promote sustainable water use in response to growing urban demand. Highlighting India's severe water crisis, IPA proposed a four-point charter to the West Bengal government to enhance water efficiency and reuse within the built environment.

The Indian Plumbing Association (IPA) has called on the West Bengal government for strategic interventions aimed at sustainable water use, a necessary step given the rising urban demand. Their four-point charter focuses on boosting water efficiency and reuse in urban infrastructures.

IPA President Gurmit Singh Arora underscored India's escalating water stress, pointing out that the country, which houses 18% of the global population with just 4% of the world's freshwater resources, is amid a severe water crisis. He warned that nearly 600 million Indians face high water stress, with per capita availability nearing critical levels.

To combat the crisis, the IPA suggests mandatory low-flow plumbing fixtures, compulsory water audits, and treatment and reuse of wastewater. These measures aim to tackle the fast-growing urban and construction sectors' water demands. A three-day conference is set to discuss these innovations and align them with national and international sustainability goals.

(With inputs from agencies.)