Used-water management and urban sustainability
GS III
In the news
A PIB backgrounder examined treating used water as a reusable resource.
Key facts
- It described treatment, safe reuse and the role of sewage treatment plants and urban local bodies.
Why it matters for UPSC
Editorial inference: Water reuse requires quality monitoring and reliable operations.
Original source: Press Information BureauSource date: 2026-09-30
Mains practice
How can cities develop safe and financially sustainable water reuse?