§ There is a need for the Ministry of Water Resources to recycle “green”[1] and “grey”[2] water in order to reduce water scarcity in Pakistan.
§ The Government of Pakistan (GoP) should strengthen water governance, improve solid waste management and urban planning for improving water security.
§ There is a need for the GoP to introduce and encourage bottom-up best practices so that communities can also be involved in water management.
§ It is vital to introduce a transparent, effective, and modern system for water-metering in Pakistan so that water misappropriation and waste can be controlled.
§ The concept of green infrastructure should be introduced in water governance to mitigate environmental issues.
§ The nexus between water and healthcare needs to be better understood at the policy level to control water-borne diseases and their associated expenditure.
[1] “Green water is that fraction of rainfall that infiltrates into the soil and is available to plants. It includes soil water holding capacity and the continual replenishment of reserves by rainfall.”
[2] “Greywater is gently used water from bathroom sinks, showers, tubs, and washing machines. It is not water that has come into contact with feces, either from the toilet or from washing diapers. Greywater may contain traces of dirt, food, grease, hair, and certain household cleaning products.”
