Project Summary

MYRADA adopted a life-cycle approach to water management by adopting a three tiered approach:

• Supply augmentation and source sustainability:  In cases where demand was greater than supply. This was done through roof water collection, increasing the capacity and improving the quality of surface water sources for domestic use and replenishing underground water sources.
• Improving water governance: The project worked with the people and the representatives of the local government to bring in measures to ensure optimal usage of water and reduce wastage.  Measures were taken by the local government to regulate ground water abstraction. Metered water supply was introduced.
• Ensuring equity – Water was provided to all households, with residents using multiple sources of water to feed the distribution system.

In addition to ensuring water security the project also focused on sanitation and hygiene awareness and toilet construction were promoted. Ecosan toilets were constructed with a view to promote conversion of waste to manure.