Urban Metabolism of Water Supply System in Pune, India Using Material Flow Analysis

Urban metabolism analysis, an essential tool in urban planning, helps in analysing the resource management of cities and the study of urban ecosystems.Large amounts of uncontrolled resource input, such as water, energy, food, and fresh air, within cities, along with their linear urban metabolism, result in unhealthy urban systems.The study analyses the urban metabolism of water resources in Pune, India.The data was gathered from secondary sources, which include existing literature such as reports, research articles, and papers.Then, using STAN 2.7 software, material flow analysis (MFA) was performed to understand the balance between water supply inputs and outputs.Research results show how much water was wasted and how much was recycled in Pune city, giving a clear picture of its urban metabolism.Thus, a conceptual framework was developed and discussed for the water supply system of Pune city.Furthermore, recommendations to improve the sustainability of water resource management in Pune were discussed, which would help in achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.Goal No. 6: Clean water and sanitation for all.