On the directives of the Lahore High Court, the Punjab Environment Department has imposed a complete ban on washing vehicles at home, citing severe water shortages across the province. Under the new regulation, violators will face a fine of Rs10,000 along with possible legal action.
Deputy Director of Environment, Ali Ejaz, has initiated the issuance of awareness notices to residents across Lahore, urging them to cooperate in conserving clean tap water, which is increasingly scarce due to rising demand and depleting resources.
The awareness notice emphasizes that, in light of the worsening water crisis, clean tap water must be reserved for essential human needs such as drinking, cooking, and basic hygiene. Citizens have been advised to adopt alternative methods for vehicle cleaning — including the use of recycled water, professional car wash centers that use water recycling systems, or waterless cleaning products.
Deputy Director Ali Ejaz stressed that the public’s cooperation is essential to protect this precious resource, highlighting that conservation efforts at the household level can significantly impact the broader water sustainability goals of the province.
A detailed report on the Environment Department’s performance and compliance with these directives will be submitted to the Lahore High Court on April 11.
This initiative is part of a larger drive to ensure responsible water usage amid the growing climate and environmental challenges faced by Punjab and the wider region.
