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Schools said their immediate focus was on preventing wastage, optimising available supplies and preparing for the period till the next monsoon. Cleaning staff have been told to limit water use to essential purposes, including mopping and drinking, during periods of shortage,” teacher Tincy Simon Kaliparambil said. Pune: From installing water-saving fixtures to tracking use and exploring wastewater reuse, city schools are stepping up water conservation efforts as once-week supply cut kicks in and longer shortages loom. Many have also urged students to become more mindful of their water use. Many are also involving students directly in conservation initiatives rather than leaving the responsibility solely to management and maintenance teams. “Students conducting laboratory experiments are reminded to use water judiciously.
“Our long-term aspiration is to become a tanker-mukt campus by progressively reducing reliance on tanker-supplied water through conservation, efficient use and responsible reuse,” Rodricks said, adding that safe drinking water and sanitation would remain non-negotiable. The school also plans to install meters to track borewell inflow, campus-wide consumption and treated water output from its sewage treatment plant. Data collected over the next nine months will help identify inefficiencies and improve water management.