Question

You have observed the difficulties faced by the people in your neighbourhood due to scarcity of water especially during the summer months. Write a letter to the Councillor of your Municipal ward, requesting her/him to set up a rain water harvesting unit. Provide suggestions to address the issue.

Remember to

• use formal language
• keep sentences short and to the point
• state the purpose clearly and concisely
• give relevant details

Answer 1

24, Green Park
Mumbai
9 September 2026

To
The Councillor
Municipal Ward
Mumbai

Subject: Request to set up a rainwater harvesting unit

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am a resident of Green Park. I wish to draw your attention to the serious water shortage faced by the people in our area, especially during the summer months.

I request you to set up a rainwater harvesting unit in our locality. Rainwater collected from the roofs of buildings can be stored and used for gardening, cleaning, and other purposes. It can also help recharge groundwater.

I also suggest repairing leaking water pipes, creating awareness about saving water, and encouraging housing societies to install rainwater harvesting systems.

I hope you will take the necessary steps at the earliest.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,
Kavita Pathak