Rawalpindi tackles water wastage.

Key Points:

1. Crackdown on Water Wastage:

   • WASA Rawalpindi has imposed strict fines to curb water wastage:

     • Rs. 10,000 for households wasting water (e.g., washing courtyards, streets, or vehicles with hosepipes).

     • Rs. 20,000 for commercial consumers violating water usage rules.

2. Action Against Illegal Connections & Defaulters:

   • 46 water theft cases and illegal connections have been disconnected.

   • Notices issued to bill defaulters, with recovery efforts underway.

3. Severe Water Shortage:

   • Rising temperatures have worsened the crisis, forcing residents (including women and children) to fetch water from distant sources.

   • Current supply: 51 million gallons/day vs. demand: 70 million gallons/day (a deficit of 19 million gallons).

4. Measures to Improve Supply:

   • Increased tube well operations.

   • Repairing leakages in the water distribution system.

   • Ensuring fair water distribution across all areas.

   • Aligning tube well operations with electricity availability in load-shedding-prone zones.

5. Public Awareness & Legal Enforcement:

   • Awareness campaigns urging citizens to conserve water and use storage tanks.

   • Strict enforcement of court-ordered fines for violations.

Rawalpindi is facing a severe water crisis due to rising demand and limited supply. WASA has taken strict measures, including heavy fines, crackdowns on illegal usage, and infrastructure improvements, to manage the shortage. Public cooperation in conserving water is essential to mitigate the crisis. Without sustained efforts, the situation could worsen, particularly during peak summer months.