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Innocence Theory PodcastAuthor: Innocence Theory Podcast
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#36 Trusting Treated Water - A city's struggle for clean water (An Inflection Point episode by Innocence Theory)
Episode 3
Saturday, 10 January, 2026
In this episode of Innocence Theory, we speak with Vishwanath to rethink how water actually works in a city like Bengaluru.Instead of asking whether cities are running out of water, the conversation asks a more uncomfortable question: if water exists, why do so many people still struggle to access it - and why do they struggle to trust it even when it is treated and proven safe?This episode reframes water as a socio-hydrological resource, shaped as much by human behaviour, institutions, and the 'yuck' factor as by rainfall or rivers. The central idea is simple: people don’t have water problems - water has people problems.What This Episode ExploresWhy water scarcity is often about access and equity, not absolute shortage.How water reaches cities and the energy cost behind every tap.Treated wastewater as a resource, not a liability.Psychological barriers to water reuse (and what it takes to build confidence in treated water).Lakes as critical infrastructure, not aesthetics.Key TakeawaysWater security is more about governance than geology.Cities rarely fail because 'there is no water'; they fail because human systems break - distribution, maintenance, pricing, and accountability.Reuse is essential, but acceptance is the real challenge: the 'yuck factor' and low trust in how consistently treatment systems are operated.Citizens share responsibility with communities and the stateWhy Listen NowAs Indian cities face flooding, groundwater depletion, tanker dependence, and infrastructure strain, this episode offers clarity without panic.It replaces fear with practical thinking and shows that solutions already exist, but they only work when people, policy, and systems alignUseful ResourcesManohar, R. P. (2025, December 18). From waste to wealth, wealth to worth: Shaping Bengaluru’s next water frontier [LinkedIn post]. LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/drramprasath-ias_bwssb-brandbengaluru-watersecurity-activity-7406200421377032192-S18dBiome Environmental Services - https://biometrust.org/Connect with UsShare your thoughts: listen@innocencetheory.comIf this episode resonates, please share it or leave a review - it truly helps us grow.Guests : Vishwanath SHost: Dinesh Kumar CEditor: Abhinav SureshCover Art: Akshay JoshiDo you like the Innocence Theory Podcast? Tell your friends, support ITP on Patreon, and have your boss sponsor an episode.
