Study explores potential of abandoned quarries in city to augment water sources
Researchers from IIT Madras are studying the feasibility of using abandoned quarries in Chennai as alternative water storage sites. The project aims to create a cost-effective water network to mitigate drought risks and reduce evaporation losses compared to traditional reservoirs.
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Repurposing industrial sites for water security offers a sustainable solution to urban water scarcity in rapidly growing cities.
A team of researchers, including those from IIT Madras, is exploring the potential of abandoned quarries in Chennai’s southern fringes to augment water sources.
The report is a factual summary of a scientific study and municipal water planning efforts.
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