Bengaluru's water woes: How RO plants have become a lifeline for people amid water scarcity

As taps run dry and reservoirs dwindle, residents in Bengaluru are grappling with the harsh truth of water scarcity. Once a convenience, water tankers and RO plants have now become essential hubs where locals are thronging in large number facing long-hours wait, hoping to fill their vessels and ease the burden of the ongoing crisis.

Residents in Bengaluru face hours-long wait at RO Plants as water crisis deepens.

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Bengaluru is facing an acute water crisis.

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The water crunch has hit several apartments, gated communities, private and government schools, and industries, among others.

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With a rapidly expanding population and dwindling groundwater reserves, the water demand has reached unprecedented levels, outstripping the available supply.

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Amidst this dire situation, RO plants have emerged as a beacon of hope for many Bengaluru residents.

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For residents across the city, a trip to the nearest RO plant has become a routine part of daily life. Long queues form outside these facilities, stretching for blocks as people patiently await their turn to fill their containers with water.

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Once a luxury for those seeking convenience, Water tankers and RO plants have now become a lifeline to access necessary water amidst the crisis.

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