Lakes Department

Dasarahalli Lake


  • Location:Bangalore, Karnataka

Dasarahalli Lake is located on about 20 acres in Dasarahalli, Bangalore. It is reported that in 2013. This lake is owned and maintained by the BBMP.

There are three entry points into the lake premises. These entrances are in the north, east (main entrance), and southwest parts of the lake. Near the main entrance, there is a small kalyani which will be filled with water for idol immersions. There is also a small building for maintenance workers. The restroom facilities are supplied with Kaveri water for flushing and handwashing. There is a fence around the entire premises and a smaller fence between the paved walking path and the lake. This lake may also provide livelihoods for contracted fishermen and local residents. Within the lake, there are ropes that hang fish food in the water. Additionally, residents may cut and take home grass as fodder for cows.

A 1 MLD STP was constructed in 2013 which discharges treated water into the lake. In addition to the treated STP water, there are five more inlets into the lake all of which would discharge untreated storm and sewage water into the lake. The only outflow from the lake is an overflow system under a bridge in the NW corner of the lake.

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