AQUA AWARE - A BAF initiated comprehensive Water Conservation Awareness Program aimed at fostering responsible water usage and ensuring the sustainability of this precious resource for our BAF member community in Bengaluru.
Be a Water Hero
This summer, join a fun-filled movement with BAF where everyone — kids, teens, parents, and grandparents — becomes a Water Hero!
🎨 The Poster Pro - Unleash your creativity! Design a bold, eye-catching poster on saving water.
📊 The Budget Boss - Take the 70L Water Challenge — track your family’s water use and master the art of conservation!
🕵️♂️ The STP Explorer - Tour your apartment’s Sewage Treatment Plant and uncover the story of TUW — Treated Used Water!
The Quiz Champion - Test your water wisdom in the fast-paced, fun-filled Water Quiz Show!
👩🍳 The Kitchen Scientist - Cook up tasty recipes that use little to no water — save water, stay delicious!
🚫 No age limits — Everyone’s welcome! ✅
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AquaScholars
Objective of this activity was to Conduct comprehensive study of water consumption at the apartment level and Publish paper/report on potential conservation areas.
As part of the Aqua Scholars initiative under BAF, young residents from three apartment communities—Prestige Greenwoods, Akarsh OBW, and Krishnanagar Apartment — took on the challenge of understanding and improving water conservation in their communities. These future leaders conducted audits, surveys, and research to uncover opportunities, challenges, and actionable solutions for better water management. Their efforts are a shining example of youth-led change and civic engagement.
Report Links
Prestige GreenwoodsKrishnanagar Apartment
Phoenix One Apartment
Prestige Greenwoods – Best Overall Report
Strengths
- Detailed visual documentation (photos, diagrams).
- Resident survey with 68 participants (42% coverage).
- Balanced focus on infrastructure, behavior change, and future suggestions.
- Identifies key challenges like absence of individual water meters, inactive STP, and RO water wastage.
Innovative Idea
Centralized RO reject water reuse system.
Impression
Most holistic project, with strong narrative and practical recommendations.
Krishnanagar Apartment – Best for Policy-Level Insight
Strengths
- Structured proposal on reducing tanker dependency.
- Highlights design-level inefficiencies (ineffective RWH due to inadequate filtration and discharge design).
- Connects water usage to BBMP/builder accountability.
Innovative Idea
Suggests tracking tanker usage with water meter audits for water sufficiency.
Impression
Sharp focus on structural and regulatory solutions
PHOENIX ONE APARTMENTS – Best for Youth Engagement and Awareness
Strengths
- Passionate appeal, strong awareness-building tone.
- Highlights 3 action points: repair borewells, revive STP, improve rainwater reuse.
- Includes personal learning journey of the student.
Impression
Heartfelt and motivational, though less data-driven compared to others.
Conclusion
Rising Drops Make an Ocean These young Aqua Scholars have shown that change doesn't have to wait for adulthood. With the right guidance, tools, and a curious mind, even school-age citizens can influence sustainable practices in urban housing. Their work offers a clear message: the future of water is not just in policies, but in participation. BAF encourages more communities to take inspiration from these Aqua Warriors and launch their own sustainability journeys.
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