Pleasent Valley

Restoring Pleasent Valley Lake

Restoring a Lost Ecosystem, Creating a Living Urban Landmark

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Project Overview

Ecological Restoration of Pleasant Valley Lake

Pleasant Valley Lake is a 6-acre urban water body located in the Jubilee Hills region of Hyderabad, Telangana. Over years of rapid urban expansion, encroachment, and unregulated waste dumping, the lake suffered severe ecological degradation.

In 2019, Dhruvansh NGO—a Hyderabad-based environmental organization founded by environmentalist Madhulika Choudhary—undertook the eco-restoration and rejuvenation of Pleasant Valley Lake. Through a combination of low-cost, nature-based technologies, bio-remediation, and community engagement, the initiative turned a decaying urban sink into a vibrant, self-sustaining freshwater ecosystem.

Pleasant Valley Lake

Sunnum kunta, Jubilee Hills

Our Lake Restoration Projects

Lakes Restored by Dhruvansh

S.no.	Metric / Attribute	Project Details
1	Location	Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana
2	Lake Area	~6 Acres
3	Executing Organization	Dhruvansh Organizational
4	Key Leadershi	Madhulika Choudhary (Founder & CEO, Dhruvansh)
5	Timeline	2019 – 2025 (Active restoration & multi-year monitoring)
6	Primary Approach	Frugal Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), Bio-remediation & Community Stewardship
7	Key Technologies	Floating Treatment Wetlands (FTWs), Solar Aerators, Phytoremediation

Pre-Restoration Challenges

Prior to intervention by Dhruvansh NGO, Pleasant Valley Lake faced environmental hazards typical of rapidly urbanizing metro areas:

01.Untreated Sewage Inflow

Untreated domestic sewage and greywater entered the lake from nearby residential areas, degrading water quality and increasing organic pollution levels.

2. Solid Waste & Debris Accumulation

Plastic waste, construction debris, and municipal waste accumulated along the shoreline and blocked key lake inlets and outlets.

3. Invasive Aquatic Weeds

High nutrient levels encouraged excessive water hyacinth growth, reducing sunlight penetration, restricting oxygen levels, and affecting aquatic life.

4. Siltation & Reduced Water Capacity

Soil erosion and organic matter accumulation caused heavy siltation, reducing the lake’s depth, storage capacity, and overall water-holding potential.

Key Restoration Interventions & Methodology

A nature-based approach combining ecological treatment, solar technology, monitoring, and habitat restoration to revive Kokapet Lake.

Solid Waste Removal & Desilting

Systematic removal of plastic, debris, construction waste, weeds, and accumulated silt restored the lake’s depth and improved overall water flow.

Floating Treatment Wetlands (FTWs)

Eco-friendly floating wetlands with native aquatic plants helped absorb excess nutrients, support beneficial microbes, and naturally improve water quality.

Nature-Based Sewage Treatment & Aeration

Incoming wastewater was biologically filtered before entering the lake, while solar aerators increased dissolved oxygen and reduced organic pollution and foul odors.

Green Buffer Zones & Shoreline Stabilization

Native trees, grasses, and soil-binding plants were established around the lake to strengthen the shoreline, control erosion, and create a healthier ecological buffer.

Ecological & Environmental Impact

Restoration efforts are helping strengthen Kokapet Lake’s water quality, ecological balance, biodiversity, and surrounding green environment.

Water Quality Improvement

Ecological treatment, aeration, and restoration measures help improve water quality and create healthier conditions for aquatic life within the lake

Groundwater Recharge

Restoring the lake and protecting its water-holding capacity supports groundwater recharge and strengthens long-term local water security.

Biodiversity Revival

Improved habitat conditions support aquatic organisms, native vegetation, and birdlife, helping rebuild the lake’s natural ecological diversity.

Microclimate & Green Cover

Expanded green buffers and restored water surfaces helped moderate local temperatures while creating a healthier green space for the neighborhood.

Our Restoration Process

Scientific Study

We conducted water tests, identified pollution sources, and mapped lake conditions to design a data-driven restoration plan.

Habitat Restoration

Native plants and strengthened shorelines restore natural habitats and support a healthier lake ecosystem.

Community Engagement

Volunteers, schools, and residents joined awareness sessions and clean-up drives, building collective responsibility for the lake.

Sustainable Monitoring

Regular assessments, plantation care, and seasonal upkeep ensure long-term protection and preserve the revived lake ecosystem.

Pleasant Valley Lake Restoration Journey

Explore the restoration journey, ecological transformation, and community efforts through video.

Our Impact

Restoration Impact — By the Numbers

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