Usage of potable water for non-drinking purposes banned in Bengaluru, ₹5k fine to be imposed
1 month ago

Usage of potable water for non-drinking purposes banned in Bengaluru, ₹5k fine to be imposed

Hindustan Times  

With summer approaching, the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board has imposed ban on the use of potable water for non-drinking and non-cooking activities, including gardening, washing vehicles, swimming pools, and construction work. To prevent another severe water crisis similar to last year, BWSSB issued an order on Monday to all housing societies and residential welfare associations, urging them to comply with the restrictions. Lower ground water levels in Bengaluru The order further emphasized Bengaluru’s declining groundwater levels and the urgent need to implement conservation measures to mitigate an impending water shortage. Meanwhile, Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar also urged the residents of Bengaluru to use the Cauvery water instead of depending on water tankers.

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First Of Kind ‘Cauvery Aarti’ at Sankey Tank in Bengaluru on Friday
4 days, 14 hours ago

First Of Kind ‘Cauvery Aarti’ at Sankey Tank in Bengaluru on Friday

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: As part of Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board celebrating its 60 years of service, it’s officials are holding ‘Cauvery Aarti’ at Sankey Tank located in Sadashivanagar of Bengaluru city on Friday at 6 pm and the programme is the first of kind in Bengaluru city. The aarti or puja is aimed at paying gratitude to River Cauvery, the …

'Ganga Aarti' inspires Karnataka to hold Cauvery Aarti at famous Bengaluru lake
5 days, 6 hours ago

'Ganga Aarti' inspires Karnataka to hold Cauvery Aarti at famous Bengaluru lake

India Today  

The Karnataka government is set to organise a grand religious ceremony at Bengaluru’s Sankey Tank as a tribute to the River Cauvery, drawing inspiration from the Ganga Aarti in Varanasi. The event, named Cauvery Aarti, is scheduled to take place on the evening of March 21, with priests from the pilgrimage city in Uttar Pradesh being flown in for the …

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar hints at slight hike in Bengaluru water tariff
1 week, 1 day ago

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar hints at slight hike in Bengaluru water tariff

India Today  

Bengaluru may see a marginal increase in water tariffs as the Karnataka government considers a hike of 1 paise, despite the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board proposing a 7-8 paise rise to offset financial losses. Addressing concerns over water shortages raised by Congress MLC Ramoji Gowda during the Legislative Council’s Zero Hour, Shivakumar acknowledged the growing crisis, particularly in …

As water crisis looms, Karnataka gets its act together
2 weeks, 5 days ago

As water crisis looms, Karnataka gets its act together

New Indian Express  

Bengaluru city With summer temperatures already shooting up, Bengaluru city’s core areas as well as outer regions are concerned over regular drinking water supply. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has assured the supply of drinking water to the city’s 1.30 crore-plus population through the summer. “BWSSB has already commissioned Cauvery Stage-V with a capacity to supply 775 MLD …

We don't have drinking water problem in Karnataka: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar
3 weeks, 2 days ago

We don't have drinking water problem in Karnataka: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who also oversees the state's water resources, assured on Wednesday that there is no shortage of drinking water and that irrigation requirements are being efficiently managed. We have adequate supply and are effectively handling irrigation needs,” Shivakumar said according to news agency ANI. Speaking at the second All-India Water Resources Ministers’ Conference in Udaipur, …

Ahead of summer, Bengaluru water board to take control over RO water plants in the city
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ahead of summer, Bengaluru water board to take control over RO water plants in the city

Hindustan Times  

As summer approaches, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has announced that the management of Reverse Osmosis water treatment plants, currently under the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, will be transferred to the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board. In a directive to BBMP officials, the Deputy CM instructed them to hand over these RO plants, which provide drinking water to …

Bengaluru water board cracks down on water waste, registers 112 cases and collects ₹5.6 lakh in fines
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Bengaluru water board cracks down on water waste, registers 112 cases and collects ₹5.6 lakh in fines

Hindustan Times  

As Bengaluru braces for a potential water crisis this summer, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has intensified its efforts to curb the misuse of potable water. The board has taken strict action against those using drinking water for non-essential activities, registering 112 cases in the past week alone and collecting fines amounting to ₹5.60 lakh from offenders. BWSSB …

Bengaluru water authority fines 112 for water misuse, collects Rs 5.6 lakh
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bengaluru water authority fines 112 for water misuse, collects Rs 5.6 lakh

India Today  

Bengaluru’s water authority is coming down hard on those wasting drinking water. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has booked 112 cases of water misuse and collected fines totaling Rs 5.6 lakh in the past week as part of its intensified crackdown on non-essential water use in the city. The enforcement follows BWSSB’s directive issued on February 17, which …

BWSSB registers 112 cases of misuse of potable water in city last week
3 weeks, 5 days ago

BWSSB registers 112 cases of misuse of potable water in city last week

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has booked 112 cases against the unnecessary wastage of drinking water collecting fines up to ₹5.6 lakh in the last week. Under Sections 33 and 34 of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Act, 1964, the use of drinking water for vehicle cleaning, gardening, construction, entertainment, decorative fountains, and other non-drinking purposes in …

BWSSB Cracks Down on Water Misuse in Bengaluru
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

BWSSB Cracks Down on Water Misuse in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: As many as 112 violation cases of water misuse have been identified by officials of Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board in a week by both individuals and entities in Bengaluru city. The action from BWSSB to prohibit residents from water misuse came after scientists attached to IISc, Bengaluru warned of groundwater depletion and to address potential water shortage …

Karnataka government readies for drinking water crisis
1 month ago

Karnataka government readies for drinking water crisis

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With the summer approaching, the state government is gearing up to tackle a looming water crisis, especially with regard to supplying drinking water in Karnataka. While stressing on identifying villages that need drinking water to be supplied through tankers, the Cabinet Sub-Committee headed by Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda expressed concern over availability of water in reservoirs for irrigation. …

Supply treated water for non-potable needs: Activists
1 month ago

Supply treated water for non-potable needs: Activists

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: While the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has prohibited the use of drinking water for car washing, gardening, and other non-drinking purposes, warning that violations will incur a fine Rs 5,000 fine-- citizens and water experts are questioning why the board isn’t supplying treated water for these needs. Citizen activist and founder of Bengaluru Praja Vedike NS Mukunda …

'We must secure and reuse water and collaborate beyond politics': Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar
1 month ago

'We must secure and reuse water and collaborate beyond politics': Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was present at the All India State Water Ministers Conference held in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Shivakumar addressed concerns related to river linking and interstate water disputes, urging state leaders to put aside political differences and work towards solutions for the common good. The Deputy Chief Minister also raised issues regarding the management of water resources …

Bengaluru: Most business establishments unaware of BWSSB’s ban on use of potable water
1 month ago

Bengaluru: Most business establishments unaware of BWSSB’s ban on use of potable water

The Hindu  

Even though the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has imposed a ban on using potable water, including borewell water, for non-essential purposes for a second year in a row, many business establishments in Bengaluru seem unsure of the rules and some, even unaware of the ban. Theatres Many single-screen cinema theatres in the city said they were not aware …

BWSSB collected ₹21 lakh in fines in 2024 for improper usage of potable water
1 month ago

BWSSB collected ₹21 lakh in fines in 2024 for improper usage of potable water

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board booked over 400 cases and collected ₹21 lakh in fines in 2024 for usage of potable water for non-essential purposes. Following suit, this year, the water board announced on February 17 that the usage of potable water for non-essential purposes like gardening, washing vehicles, construction activities, fountains, and road works will attract penalty …

Bengaluru residents, beware! ₹5,000 will be charged if water is used for THESE activities
1 month ago

Bengaluru residents, beware! ₹5,000 will be charged if water is used for THESE activities

Live Mint  

Bengaluru news: The Karnataka capital city of Bengaluru has announced a monetary fine of ₹5,000 if drinking water is used for other purposes like car washing, gardening, etc., after the city faced a lack of water supply in the summer of 2024, reported the news portal NDTV on February 18. According to the city's water board, there will be additional …

Bengaluru restricts drinking water for non-essential use
1 month ago

Bengaluru restricts drinking water for non-essential use

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has imposed restrictions on the use of drinking water for non-essential activities due to rising temperatures and decreasing groundwater levels.Those found violating the order would be fined Rs 5,000, it said.According to the order issued in public interest, under Sections 33 and 34 of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Act 1964, the …

Bengaluru bans drinking water use for non-essential activities, imposes fines
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1 month ago

Bengaluru bans drinking water use for non-essential activities, imposes fines

India Today  

With summer approaching and groundwater levels depleting, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has imposed strict restrictions on the use of drinking water for non-essential activities. The order, issued by BWSSB Chairman Dr Ram Prasath Manohar, bans the use of potable water for washing vehicles, gardening, construction, decorative fountains, road cleaning, and other non-drinking purposes. Reports from Indian Institute …

BWSSB imposes Rs 5000 penalty for using drinking water for 'other purposes'
1 month ago

BWSSB imposes Rs 5000 penalty for using drinking water for 'other purposes'

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board staring at water supply issues during Summer, the board has decided to come down heavily on any form of wasting drinking water. It issued an order on Monday announcing a fine of Rs 5,000 on anyone using Cauvery water for non-drinking purposes such as car washing, gardening, cleaning of roads etc. …

Special cell must monitor aquifers, groundwater resources in Bengaluru: Experts
1 month ago

Special cell must monitor aquifers, groundwater resources in Bengaluru: Experts

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Once known as ‘Garden City’, Bengaluru faced severe water scarcity last year, and is expected to encounter the same crisis this year. Experts warn that unless proper demand and groundwater management plan is implemented, the city will continue to reel under water scarcity every year. To begin with, hydrologists point out that a dedicated groundwater cell should be created …

Karnataka: Bengaluru Water Board to impose fines on drinking water wastage
1 month ago

Karnataka: Bengaluru Water Board to impose fines on drinking water wastage

India TV News  

Karnataka: Bengaluru Water Board to impose fines on drinking water wastage Bengaluru Water Board introduces fines for drinking water wastage, prohibiting non-essential uses to tackle the looming water crisis. In response to the ongoing groundwater depletion and the looming water crisis expected during the summer months, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has announced new regulations aimed at curbing …

Water supply agency says Belagavi groundwater is non-potable
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Water supply agency says Belagavi groundwater is non-potable

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation, an agency that oversees water supply in Belagavi city, has urged residents not to drink water from open wells or borewells, as it has been found to be non-potable. It is also recommended that only clean water supplied by the Municipal Corporation be used for drinking, said a release from the Superintending Engineer …

Water tariff hike to be imposed soon in Karnataka: DK Shivakumar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Water tariff hike to be imposed soon in Karnataka: DK Shivakumar

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Sunday that the government would impose a water tariff hike in Karnataka, citing mounting financial losses for the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board. Speaking after a meeting with officials from Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, Bangalore Development Authority, BWSSB, and Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority at Cauvery Bhavan, Shivakumar said, “The water …

BWSSB to hike water tariff in Bengaluru after submission of report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BWSSB to hike water tariff in Bengaluru after submission of report

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, in all likelihood, will implement the long-pending water tariff hike in the city as Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Talking to the media after a meeting with BBMP, BDA, BWSSB, and BMRDA officials at Cauvery Bhavan on Tuesday, Mr. Shivakumar said, “The report will be reviewed, and necessary action will …

Raising water tariff in Bengaluru inevitable, says Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Raising water tariff in Bengaluru inevitable, says Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said raising the water tariff in Bengaluru has become unavoidable as the water board is facing an annual loss of ₹1,000 crore. We are also taking steps to measure water consumption accurately,” said the Deputy CM, after a meeting with the officials of the Bengaluru civic agencies at Cauvery Bhavan. He …

Water crisis likely to be back in Bengaluru? Study finds decline in ground water level ahead of summer
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Water crisis likely to be back in Bengaluru? Study finds decline in ground water level ahead of summer

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is likely to face yet another water crisis this summer, with groundwater levels in areas such as Mahadevapura and Whitefield expected to dip significantly. As the ground water levels are likely to come down, Bengaluru is expected to see another water crisis What did the study find? In a recent scientific study conducted to evaluate the city’s water scarcity …

A year when Bengaluru faced acute water crisis and took many remedial measures
2 months, 3 weeks ago

A year when Bengaluru faced acute water crisis and took many remedial measures

The Hindu  

After a failed monsoon the previous year, the summer of 2024 saw the city face one of the worst water crisis in recent times. Water conservation The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board mandated aerators and flow restrictors that can cut wastage by up to 75% for all public taps. Cauvery V Stage The year came to an end with …

Amid severe water crisis, Bengaluru likely to hike tariffs soon
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid severe water crisis, Bengaluru likely to hike tariffs soon

India Today  

The Karnataka government is likely to move ahead with its plan to revise the Cauvery water tariffs after 13 years as Bengaluru grapples with a severe water crisis. Currently, for domestic consumers, the minimum slab tariff is Rs 7 per kilolitre, with the highest slab tariff at Rs 45 per kilolitre. In August, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said …

Karnataka: Deputy CM Shivakumar refutes reports of govt imposing 'green cess' on water bills
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: Deputy CM Shivakumar refutes reports of govt imposing 'green cess' on water bills

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has refuted the reports claiming that the state government is considering imposing a green cess on water bills in towns and cities, and termed it "bogus news" spread by the Bharatiya Janata Party. This comes after reports claimed that in order to save the eco-sensitive Western Ghats, Karnataka's Forest Department will be proposing …

DK Shivakumar refutes reports of govt imposing 'green cess' on water bills in Karnataka
4 months, 1 week ago

DK Shivakumar refutes reports of govt imposing 'green cess' on water bills in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has refuted the reports claiming that the state government is considering imposing a green cess on water bills in towns and cities, and termed it "bogus news" spread by the Bharatiya Janata Party. Karnataka Congress president and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar. This comes after reports claimed that in order to save the eco-sensitive …

Safe drinking water to be supplied in rural areas of Karnataka
5 months ago

Safe drinking water to be supplied in rural areas of Karnataka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: To ensure continuous and safe drinking water supply in rural areas, the Operation and Maintenance policy was unveiled by Priyank Kharge, the Minister for Rural Development, Panchayat Raj, and IT and BT, during the Panchayat Raj Officers’ conclave on Saturday. Its key objectives include maintaining water infrastructure effectively in rural areas and ensuring financial, technical, and institutional sustainability at …

Karnataka CM Unveils Cauvery Stage VI Project to Address Bengaluru's Water Needs
5 months ago

Karnataka CM Unveils Cauvery Stage VI Project to Address Bengaluru's Water Needs

New Indian Express  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announces the Cauvery Stage VI project, a Rs 7,200 crore initiative to address Bengaluru's water needs. The project will cater to the drinking water needs of 110 villages that were merged into Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in 2007. It will provide 2.4tmcft of water to the city, with nine Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) with a …

Water supply disruptions expected in Bengaluru tomorrow due to Cauvery stage 5 project: Report
6 months ago

Water supply disruptions expected in Bengaluru tomorrow due to Cauvery stage 5 project: Report

Hindustan Times  

Work on the Cauvery Stage 5 project is advancing quickly, but residents of Bengaluru should prepare for significant water supply disruptions tomorrow, i.e., Saturday, September 21. The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board announced that the connection of the new pipeline to the Hegganahalli ground-level reservoir will impact water availability across multiple neighbourhoods, according to a One India report. Areas …

Bengaluru lake water not potable: Report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru lake water not potable: Report

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Water from any of the city lakes is not fit for consumption even after treatment, shows a report by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board. Lake data available with The New Indian Express showed that prominent lakes, like Ulsoor, Madiwala, Yediyur, Sankey, Varthur, Bellandur, Hebbal, Puttenahalli and Mahadevapura, all fall under the D category. The water quality in lakes …

Bengaluru water tariff to be hiked 20 to 30%, says Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru water tariff to be hiked 20 to 30%, says Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said that there will be a hike in water tariff at Bengaluru soon and stressed that the ongoing financial burden on the state is forcing them to take the decision. Bengaluru water tariff to be hiked 20 to 30%, says Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar Speaking at an event, DK Shivakumar said, “The water …

Deputy CM DKS: Water tariff hike inevitable in Bengaluru
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Deputy CM DKS: Water tariff hike inevitable in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar said on Thursday that an increase in water tariff is inevitable in the city as the last revision was done 13 years ago. Shivakumar was speaking at a function to inaugurate a campaign,”Cauvery water at your doorstep”, organised by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board here. A water tariff …

DK Shivakumar says Bengaluru water tariff to be hiked 20-30%: It's inevitable
6 months, 3 weeks ago

DK Shivakumar says Bengaluru water tariff to be hiked 20-30%: It's inevitable

India Today  

Water tariffs are set to go up in Bengaluru. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that there was no choice but to increase the water tariff to address the financial losses the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewage Board is currently facing. Water tariff hike is inevitable and it will be done irrespective of any opposition to it," …

Every spell leaves Bengaluru in a flood of misery
7 months, 1 week ago

Every spell leaves Bengaluru in a flood of misery

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Every time the city receives heavy rain, roads turn into rivers, homes get flooded, underpasses become death traps, and business gets affected. Citizens and civic activists are left wondering if the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike learns any lessons at all and why it can’t take permanent measures to prevent a repeat of rain-related emergencies. Many residents, frustrated with having …

Watch | Karnataka CM offering gratitude to river Cauvery for life-giving water
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch | Karnataka CM offering gratitude to river Cauvery for life-giving water

The Hindu  

Rain gods have finally smiled on Karnataka, soothing the parched lands, streams, and rivers, yearning for the elixir of life. The people of the Cauvery basin, including Bengaluru, were struggling for every drop of drinking water, let alone water for irrigation, thanks to severe drought in the State. To pay our obeisance to Mother Cauvery, our government, led by Chief …

Farmers urge State government to thwart Karnataka’s move to build dam at Mekedatu
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers urge State government to thwart Karnataka’s move to build dam at Mekedatu

The Hindu  

Expressing concern over the poor storage at the Mettur dam and Karnataka’s continued refusal to release Tamil Nadu’s share of waters in the Cauvery, farmers’ representatives in Tiruchi district on Friday called upon the State and Union governments to thwart the upper riparian State’s plan to build a balancing reservoir across the river at Mekedatu. Raising the issue, R. Subramanian, …

Deficit inflows: CWMA asks Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to conserve water
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Deficit inflows: CWMA asks Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to conserve water

The Hindu  

Adopting a cautious approach in the wake of deficit inflows, the Cauvery Water Management Authority has directed both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to conserve water in all reservoirs of the Cauvery basin, for drinking water purpose and environmental flows for the sustenance of flora and fauna. State’s submission Earlier, Karnataka submitted that the cumulative inflows into all its four reservoirs …

DKS hints at increase in water tariff in Bengaluru
9 months ago

DKS hints at increase in water tariff in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar indicated a possible hike in the monthly water charges due to financial strains faced by the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board. In a statement on Tuesday, June 18, Mr. Shivakumar highlighted that water tariffs in Bengaluru have not been raised in the past 14 years, which has led to significant …

Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar warns officials of strict action over potable water quality
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar warns officials of strict action over potable water quality

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has issued a warning to officials that strict action will be taken if the quality of potable water is not maintained. DK Shivakumar warns officials of strict action over potable water quality In a letter to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Commissioner, Bengaluru Zilla Panchayat CEO, and BWSSB Chairman, the Deputy CM said on …

Swimming pools in Bengaluru flouting BWSSB rules
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Swimming pools in Bengaluru flouting BWSSB rules

The Hindu  

It has been found that many swimming pools in the city do not adhere to the rules mandated by the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board regarding filling of the pools and setting up of rainwater harvesting. While several apartment complexes, sports arenas, and private pools do not have rainwater harvesting facilities, some pools continue to use Cauvery water. The …

BWSSB relaxes ban on filling swimming pools in Bengaluru
10 months ago

BWSSB relaxes ban on filling swimming pools in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

As we approach the end of summer and the onset of the Southwest monsoon, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board on Thursday relaxed the ban it imposed on filling up swimming pools. The board on March 12 banned the use of potable water, both from the Cauvery and from borewells, to fill swimming pools, effectively rendering them inoperational. In …

The battle for water in Bengaluru
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The battle for water in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

In recent months, Bengaluru’s acute water shortage has dominated headlines, sparking conversations in households and newsrooms alike. With proper collection and management led by programmatic solutions like percolation pits and tech-led innovations on rainwater harvesting and storm drain management, rainwater can substantially alleviate water stress. For example, around 77% of Bengaluru’s wastewater is currently treated through a combination of municipal …

BWSSB constructs 986 percolation wells
10 months, 2 weeks ago

BWSSB constructs 986 percolation wells

The Hindu  

To combat water scarcity and restore groundwater levels, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has constructed 986 percolation/recharge wells across the city within a span of one month. BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar emphasized the critical need for rainwater harvesting to address the root cause of water scarcity in Bengaluru. “While the city receives its share of Cauvery water, …

Bengaluru water board to supply three lakh litres of treated zero bacterial water to Wipro daily
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru water board to supply three lakh litres of treated zero bacterial water to Wipro daily

Hindustan Times  

In a major step towards water conservation and sustainability, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has started supplying tech giant Wipro with three lakh litres of treated water daily from Thursday. The water will be supplied to Wipro from Agara sewage treatment plant, said BWSSB chairman V Ram Prasath Manohar, who has taken overall charge of monitoring the supply. …

Treated water is a crisis-fix for Bengaluru, but quality matters
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Treated water is a crisis-fix for Bengaluru, but quality matters

The Hindu  

Is treated water a sure-shot fix for Bengaluru’s perennial crisis? Industries and construction firms that relied on Cauvery and tanker-supplied borewell water could have switched to this large reservoir of treated water, easing the crisis. Apartments to industries Now allowed by a recent government order to sell the excess water to industries, apartments are looking at how to channelise the …

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