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Report finds none of Bengaluru's 147 lakes qualify as drinking water sources

Report finds none of Bengaluru's 147 lakes qualify as drinking water sources
Image: Prajavani

According to a report from the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) in August 2026, none of the 147 lakes in Bengaluru were classified into categories A, B, or C. The report noted that 73 lakes were in category D and 57 were in category E, with the remaining 17 lakes not classified in that month.

Originally reported by Prajavani Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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