Haryana

• 04 Oct 2024

FMDA Launches Groundwater and Humidity Monitoring Project

Why in News?

Recently, The Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority (FMDA) has introduced a project to monitor groundwater and humidity levels, aiming to address water depletion issues.

Key Points

• Project Overview:
  • The FMDA plans to install 100 piezometers in urban areas of Faridabad to monitor groundwater and underground humidity levels.
  • The project, costing around Rs 9.5 crore, is part of a pilot initiative also being launched in Gurugram.
  • These instruments will provide real-time data, helping authorities understand groundwater conditions and contributing factors for its depletion.
• Technological Setup:
  • Piezometers, specialized sensing devices, will measure groundwater pressure and humidity across a radius of 1,000 meters per unit.
  • The system will provide 24/7 monitoring, allowing for online data tracking. This technology, developed by APCOS Limited (formerly Water and Power Consultancy Services), falls under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

Piezometer

• A piezometer is a tube with an open bottom that measures the pressure of groundwater or the pressure of a body of water against the sides of its container.
  • The word piezometer comes from the Greek prefix piezo-, meaning “pressure,” and the root meter, meaning “to measure”.