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Percolation Wells

Published: 11th May, 2024

Context

In a proactive move to address water scarcity and replenish groundwater levels, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has undertaken an initiative to constructed percolation/recharge wells across the city of Bangalore.

About

  • Percolation wells serve as crucial infrastructural elements in the conservation and restoration of groundwater.
  • These wells are strategically designed to capture rainwater, facilitating its percolation into the ground.
  • By creating a conducive percolation and filtration environment, these wells trigger the natural replenishment of aquifers, thereby restoring and conserving groundwater levels.
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