Builders not to use potable water for construction

PUNE: Waking up to the need to save the precious drinking water in the city facing a scarcity-like situation, members of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India (Credai), Pune Metro, have taken a collective decision not to use drinking water at construction sites.

Satish Magar, president, Credai, Pune Metro, has issued a circular to its members informing them about the water crisis resulting from insufficient rainfall. The circular has also notified the members about various techniques of saving water.

In response to the circular, the members from Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad have immediately discontinued the use of tap water at construction sites.

Credai, Pune Metro, has also extended its support to the steps undertaken by the Pune Municipal Corporation regarding conservation of water.

The Credai will be undertaking a save water campaign to create public awareness, a statement issued by the confederation said.

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com