From Waterlogging to Water Intelligence- IT Campus, Gachibowli, Hyderabad

Spread across ~1,85,000 sq. m, the IT campus receives an average annual rainfall of ~862 mm — translating into a substantial volume of water flowing through the site every monsoon.

• 2 existing borewells, both drilled up to ~300 meters in need of rejuvenation.

• High dependence on deep aquifers for water supply

• Minimal natural recharge, constrained by the site’s geological formation.

So, while thousands of cubic meters of rainwater entered the IT campus every year, very little of it was actually making its way underground.

And that’s where the problem — and the opportunity — began.

The Problem Beneath the Surface 

The IT campus sits on undulating rocky terrain, dominated by granite formations and natural depressions.

What this meant:

• Rainwater was collecting in isolated pocket.

• Surface runoff was uneven and uncontrolled.

• Shallow aquifers were nearly depleted.

• Continued dependence on deep aquifers (~300m).

So, while water was visible on the surface… the ground beneath remained deprived.

Our Approach: Don’t Guess. Understand.​

Before execution, we recommended one critical step:

Understand the subsurface scientifically.

​In the presence of our mentor, Sr. Hydrogeologist Mr. R.N. Shukla, a detailed hydro geophysical survey was carried out, including:

• Resistivity surveys across multiple locations.

• Identification of subsurface fractures and aquifer zones.

• Mapping groundwater movement and recharge potential.

This gave us clarity, not assumptions — enabling confident, site-specific decisions.

Execution: Designing with the Ground, Not Against It

Based on the findings:

• 5 recharge wells were developed at strategically identified locations.

• Placement was guided by actual recharge potential, not just layout convenience.

• Systems were aligned to support both shallow and deep aquifer recharge.

• Integrated with existing stormwater pathways for efficient water capture.

• Each intervention was scientifically placed and purpose-driven.

Impact: Beyond Waterlogging- Rejuvenation if existing borewells

​What began as a waterlogging concern evolved into a long-term water management strategy:

• Reduction in surface water accumulation.

• Initiation of shallow aquifer revival.

• Improved recharge into deeper aquifers.

• Reduced dependency stress on groundwater extraction.

• Data-backed decision-making for future infrastructure.

This project wasn’t just about developing recharge wells.

It was about changing the approach:

• From drainage → to resource management

• From assumptions → to hydrogeological science

• From short-term fixes → to long-term water resilience