Both the families of Subramanian and Padma experiences scarcity of water. Both of them have bore well as their water source. But at the same time the difference is that Subramanian uses bore well water only for washing clothes and toilets whereas for drinking he hires water tankers which give him pure water. On the other side Padma has to use bore well water both for drinking and washing clothes. Hence, Padma faces a severe water crisis.