11 May 2026
Submission to Govt of KA: Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies for the Water Sector
Under the National Water Mission, the Government of Karnataka conducted a consultation workshop on 24 March 2026 on “Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies for the Water Sector in Karnataka.” Mapping Malnad attended the session and, along with SAPACC, subsequently submitted written comments on the presentation. This page presents that submission. Click image to load…
9 May 2026
Treated Wastewater, Untreated Risks
Report releasing on 14 May 2026 The KC Valley project channels Bengaluru’s secondary treated wastewater into the lakes of Kolar and Chikkaballapura to recharge groundwater. The Minister for Minor Irrigation recently assured the Karnataka Legislative Assembly that the secondary treated wastewater is safe, with written answers accompanied by 100+ pages of annexures, most of them…
14 Jan 2026
Explainer: What is Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)?
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is one of the most widely used indicators of water quality, measuring the level of biodegradable organic pollution in surface waters. In India, BOD has an enforceable statutory threshold of ≤ 3 mg/L, as notified under the Primary Water Quality Criteria for Bathing Waters (2000), and forms the legal basis for…