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Appreciating the problem of silting, growth of water hyacinth, weed, and eutrophication of the lake, the IIT Bombay's Class of 1980 launched a "Revitalization of Powai Lake" with the objective of restoring the lake to its original pristine and sustainable form by adopting Eco-friendly designs and
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of the lake water from untreated sewage and garbage from nearby residential and slum colonies, the lake water is unfit for drinking water use. Hence, the lake is now used for recreation, gardening, cattle washing and fishing. The water of the lake is also supplied to
387:. Silt studies conducted in 1995 estimates in that 4500 lakh cubic metres of silt has been deposited in the lake since its construction. It supplied two million gallons of water to Bombay (now Mumbai) when it was built. Following the construction of the 493:
The Lake's water depth is reported to have reduced to as little as 0.33 metres (1.1 ft) at some locations, on account of the large inflow of sewage, domestic waste water and silt from surrounding residential and industrial areas.
420:(DO) level at the bottom of the lake is reported to be 0.71 mg/litre and at surface 4.11 mg/litre, average value of pH is 7.2 and COD is 42.70 mg/litre on the surface and 119 mg/litre at the bottom of the lake. 228:(NITIE), is also located close to the lake. Housing complexes and plush hotels are developed all around the lake periphery. Population around the lake has thus substantially increased over the years. 246:
When it was built, the lake had an area of about 2.1 square kilometres (520 acres) and the depth varied from about 3 metres (9.8 ft) (at the periphery) to 12 metres (39 ft) at its deepest.
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The project was proposed to be professionally managed with a project manager working under directives of IIT Bombay with an "Oversight Committee" to monitor objectives set for the restoration work.
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and creation of the reservoir, in 1892, Powai waters were used for irrigation. The lake drains a catchment of 6.61 km (part of the Powai-Kanheri hill ranges which also drain into the adjoining
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It is reported that the average rainfall at Powai is about 2,540 millimetres (100 in), and the lake overflows for about sixty days each year. The overflow from the lake flows into the
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The Powai Lake has gone through many stages of water quality degradation. The lake water which used to supply drinking water for Mumbai has been declared unfit to drink. The lake remains a
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After the drinking water supply objective was abandoned in the early 1890s, in view of poor quality of the water due to pollution,
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Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has therefore plans to desilt the Powai Lake at a cost of US$ 9 million.
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bushes, in their full bloom, in pink-purple color are seen around the lake periphery, like a carpet.
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Some of the tasks proposed to be undertaken with the funds donated by IIT, Bombay included:
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Constructing a large gazebo for an evening (or morning or afternoon) by the lake
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Removing water hyacinth and weeds from the lake in parts nearest to the campus
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supporting research with Fisheries Department for conservation of the Indian
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and as a result the status of the lake has undergone a major shift from the
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is the nearest railway station to the lake. The airport is also nearby.
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The JVLR & Powai Lake as seen from the top of Emerald Isle, Powai
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Powai Lake Mumbai overflowing after rains of 26 and 27 July 2005
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village with a cluster of huts existed. The city suburb called
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In 1995, the National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) of the
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Starting a publicity and an awareness program in the area
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condition by adopting a novel technique of aeration and
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Building embankments, walkways and pathways to the lake
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Index

View of Powai lake
Location of Powai lake within Mumbai
Mumbai
Maharashtra
19°08′N 72°55′E / 19.13°N 72.91°E / 19.13; 72.91
Catchment area
Basin
Powai



lake
Mumbai
Powai
Powai
Powai
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
National Institute of Industrial Engineering

Vihar Lake
Mithi River
tourist attraction
British
AD
Mithi river
Vihar Lake
water hyacinth
weeds
quasi government organisation
angling

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