Jammu: October 14, 2024 – In a world where each wasted drop of water could have saved a life, being conscious about how you use this precious, natural resource is the biggest lesson to be learned! In India, regions like Jammu have been grappling with a severe water crisis for months. This year’s 27% deficiency in rainfall in the region has already got the local farming community and residents worried about the long-term implications of a water shortage.
In such a scenario, leading by example through small, simple steps in conserving, recycling, and reusing water can ensure each home has at least a minimum supply of water! Skyview by Empyrean, a 22-acre, premium mountain harbour located in Jammu’s Sanget-Patnitop area, that seamlessly blends luxury, hospitality, and adventure, is doing exactly that. As Jammu continues to face water shortages, Skyview by Empyrean is taking significant steps to conserve water and reduce its environmental footprint.
Skyview by Empyrean is a major tourist destination in Jammu that provides jobs and a steady income for the local community. By promoting eco-friendly tourism, Skyview by Empyrean is also fostering a culture of environmental responsibility among tourists and residents alike.
Here’s how Skyview leads the way –
RTSOI Champion
Skyview by Empyrean, India’s first sustainable tourism destination (valid till 2025) as declared by The Responsible Tourism Society of India, has pioneered innovative and eco-friendly, modern building design in the region. Its commitment to sustainability is evident in the way it preserves and utilizes natural resources, including rainwater.
Rainwater Harvesting
The buildings on the property are designed to facilitate rainwater harvesting. Water from the roofs of these buildings is collected in pits and transferred to underground tanks for daily usage. Two large underground storage tanks, each with a capacity of 20,000 litres, together provide a total of 40,000 litres of rainwater storage!
Since the property does not rely on external sources for water and is completely self-reliant, the people of Jammu have access to more water! The stored rainwater is then re-used exclusively for non-potable purposes, such as washrooms and gardening.
Rainwater harvesting has significantly reduced the property’s reliance on groundwater and other external water supplies, thereby contributing to the conservation of valuable freshwater resources in Jammu.
First Flush System
A key feature of Skyview by Empyrean’s rainwater harvesting system is the installation of the first-flush device, that plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality of the collected water. Rainwater can carry dust, debris and dirt from the roof. This first-flush system is designed to divert this dirty runoff away from the storage tanks, ensuring that only clean, usable rainwater is stored. Not only does this device leave the water clean enough to reuse but also extends the life of the tanks and pipes.
By reducing the demand for external water resources, Skyview has also minimized the energy used in pumping and transporting water, thereby lowering the overall carbon footprint and significantly reducing environmental impact.
If each individual and organization in Jammu followed Skyview by Empyrean’s example by becoming more environmentally conscious and taking small steps every day to save water and use or reuse it wisely, the region’s water crisis could soon become a thing of the past.