Live in a flat? Pay more for water
11 years, 8 months ago

Live in a flat? Pay more for water

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has revised water and sanitation charges for bulk consumers, including residents of apartment complexes, villas and government housing complexes. 6 per kilo litre to a flat rate of Rs. Sanitation charges have been increased by 20 per cent of the water bill or a minimum of Rs. BWSSB Engineer-in-Chief T. Venkataraju told The Hindu that the board earlier followed the slab system for all consumers, including the 11,000 apartment complexes in the city.

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As water crisis looms, Karnataka gets its act together
3 weeks, 4 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 …

BWSSB mulling on adoption of zero bacteria technology for treated water reuse in Bengaluru
1 month ago

BWSSB mulling on adoption of zero bacteria technology for treated water reuse in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: On receipt of complaints from some of the developers with regard to quality of treated water by apartments in their Sewerage Treatment Plants, officials concerned of Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board are contemplating on adopting Zero Bacteria technology of the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru for superior quality water reuse. Speaking at a workshop on Water and Wastewater …

Ahead of summer, Bengaluru water board to take control over RO water plants in the city
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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 collected ₹21 lakh in fines in 2024 for improper usage of potable water
1 month, 1 week 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 bans drinking water use for non-essential activities, imposes fines
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1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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. …

Karnataka: Bengaluru Water Board to impose fines on drinking water wastage
1 month, 1 week 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 tariff hike to be imposed soon in Karnataka: DK Shivakumar
1 month, 4 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 …

DKS hints at increase in water tariff in Bengaluru
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Bengaluru water board to supply three lakh litres of treated zero bacterial water to Wipro daily
10 months, 3 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. …

BWSSB to supply treated water for construction projects
11 months, 1 week ago

BWSSB to supply treated water for construction projects

The Hindu  

In a move aimed at addressing water needs of construction projects, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has declared its readiness to provide 10 MLD of treated water to them. During a meeting convened at the BWSSB headquarters, V. Ram Prasath Manohar, chairman of BWSSB, reiterated the board’s commitment to supplying high-quality treated water for construction purposes. Amar Mysore, …

Water woes: 127 out of 714 bulk consumers request for treated water supply
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Water woes: 127 out of 714 bulk consumers request for treated water supply

The Hindu  

Among 714 consumers who use more than 10 lakh litres of water in a month, 127 bulk consumers have requested the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board to supply treated water. V. Ram Prasath Manohar, Chairman, BWSSB, directed the officials to make arrangements to supply treated water to these consumers from the nearest Water Board and private Sewage Treatment Plants …

Bengaluru water board fines 407 people over wastage, collects ₹20.3 lakh: Report
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru water board fines 407 people over wastage, collects ₹20.3 lakh: Report

Hindustan Times  

In the midst of an ongoing water crisis in the Karnataka capital, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, a governmental agency, has come down hard on violators in the city over wastage and fined as many as 407 people, thus collecting more than ₹20 lakh. The BWSSB has banned the use of drinking water for various purposes, including washing …

Water woes | Demand goes up for RWH systems in Bengaluru
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Water woes | Demand goes up for RWH systems in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

With the water crisis continuing in Bengaluru and the water conservation norms of Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board getting stricter, there has been a spike in demand for rainwater harvesting systems in the city. Now, because of the water scarcity in the city, I get 20 to 25 calls every day,” said Vivek Chandra, owner of Nesara Rainwater Harvesting …

Bengaluru water crisis: Next round of water cut in Bengaluru to target big consumers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru water crisis: Next round of water cut in Bengaluru to target big consumers

The Hindu  

Amidst a raging water crisis in the city, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board now aims to save 60 MLD of water daily through supply cut to big consumers. BWSSB has categorised big consumers into three categories — bulk users, big consumers, and those who consume between 40 lakh and 2 crore litres a day. Now, the supply cut will …

BWSSB to supply treated water for construction in Bengaluru from April 3
11 months, 3 weeks ago

BWSSB to supply treated water for construction in Bengaluru from April 3

The Hindu  

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board will supply treated water for construction projects in tankers from April 3. Following this, BWSSB partnered with Bangalore Apartments’ Federation allowing them to sell 50% of treated water generated in their over 3,500 Sewage Treatment Plants, making sources of treated water spatially more distributed across the city. BWSSB has also announced that they will …

50% water cut for establishments in Bengaluru that don’t install aerators by March 31
1 year ago

50% water cut for establishments in Bengaluru that don’t install aerators by March 31

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has said those who do not install aerators to all public taps in the city by March 31 will not only be fined ₹5,000 for the first offence but will also cut water supply by 50% to such establishments. Earlier, BWSSB had said the Board would get plumbers accredited with them to install …

Apartments in Bengaluru get nod to sell 50% of treated water from STPs
1 year ago

Apartments in Bengaluru get nod to sell 50% of treated water from STPs

The Hindu  

Karnataka government has for the first time allowed treated water from localised Sewage Treatment Plants inside apartment complexes and gated communities to be sold on commercial basis. Total number of decentralised STPs in apartments and gated communities: Around 3,500 Total Installed Capacity of these STPs: 720 Million Litres per Day Treated water available to be sold: Over 300 MLD Earlier, …

BWSSB collating water usage data in apartments in Bengaluru
1 year ago

BWSSB collating water usage data in apartments in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has begun an exercise to collate the details of water usage at all apartments in the city. “We have asked the Bangalore Apartment Federation to collect details of water usage at all apartments in the city and sources of water for this usage and their proportion. Once we collate all these details, the BWSSB …

Bengaluru water crisis | BWSSB takes over borewells at construction sites in Bengaluru
1 year ago

Bengaluru water crisis | BWSSB takes over borewells at construction sites in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has issued an order commandeering all borewells at construction sites beyond 20,000 sqft in Bengaluru. In a meeting with builders, BWSSB had assured builders in Bengaluru that the board would provide them treated water for their needs. Mr. Suresh Hari said, “BWSSB is yet to put in place a foolproof supply chain for treated …

Over 39,000 residential buildings regularly penalised by BWSSB for failing to implement RWH
1 year ago

Over 39,000 residential buildings regularly penalised by BWSSB for failing to implement RWH

The Hindu  

Despite several awareness programmes and penalisation by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, the residents of Bengaluru remain reluctant when it comes to implementing rainwater harvesting owing to infrastructure constraints. The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Act, 2021 made it compulsory for even old constructions on 60x40 feet and above sites to install RWH systems. “People are ready to …

Bengaluru water management body mandates tap aerators for bulk consumers, installation drive to begin March 21
1 year ago

Bengaluru water management body mandates tap aerators for bulk consumers, installation drive to begin March 21

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru water management body, the BWSSB, took yet another step in the direction of conserving water amid an acute shortage, this time mandating the use of aerators by bulk consumers in a bid to curb wastage. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board on Tuesday made aerators compulsory in taps used by bulk users by the end of the …

Bengaluru water shortage: Congress claims ’no serious’ crisis’, citizens fume
1 year ago

Bengaluru water shortage: Congress claims ’no serious’ crisis’, citizens fume

Live Mint  

While thousands of residents in Bangalore are grappling with severe water scarcity, Karnataka Congress MLC BK Hariprasad's claim that there is no serious crisis in the city has sparked outrage. Speaking about the water crisis in the city, Sanjeev, a resident told ANI, "Usually the water crisis used to get solved easily but this time as we can see in …

BWSSB bans use of drinking water for swimming pools; sets ₹5,000 fine
1 year ago

BWSSB bans use of drinking water for swimming pools; sets ₹5,000 fine

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing Bengaluru water crisis took a fresh turn on Wednesday, with the city's water management body imposing fresh restrictions on the usage of drinking water for swimming pools. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board on Wednesday banned the use of drinking water in swimming pools, and also decided to set a fine of ₹5,000 for violations on the …

Supply water at subsidised rates: Pvt schools to Karnataka government
1 year ago

Supply water at subsidised rates: Pvt schools to Karnataka government

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The private schools in the city are facing the brunt of water scarcity in the city, rendering students and teachers helpless. The Associated Managements of Primary & Secondary Schools in Karnataka, which has all private schools under its ambit, met with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Sunday and submitted a memorandum requesting the government to …

BWSSB to tap into groundwater resources in Bengaluru
1 year ago

BWSSB to tap into groundwater resources in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Amidst the ongoing water crisis in Bengaluru, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewage Board has decided to tap into the city’s groundwater resources by filling the drying lakes with 1,300 MLD of treated water. Cauvery water Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Mr. Manohar said that there was plenty of drinking water available in Bengaluru. Cauvery phase 5 of …

BWSSB to Penalise Residents over Water Wastage in Bengaluru City
1 year ago

BWSSB to Penalise Residents over Water Wastage in Bengaluru City

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The residents of Bengaluru city have been banned from taking to cleaning their vehicles, gardening among other purposes using drinking water and any violation found would attract a penalty of Rs 5,000 on erring the residents from the officials concerned of Bangalore Water Supplies and Sewerage Board, Bengaluru. The Board felt that a ban on the use of water …

Bengaluru water crisis: Shivakumar directs officials to take over irrigation, commercial borewells
1 year ago

Bengaluru water crisis: Shivakumar directs officials to take over irrigation, commercial borewells

The Hindu  

As water crisis looms large in Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar directed the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board to take over irrigation and commercial borewells to supply water to parched areas. Speaking to the media after chairing a meeting on drinking water crisis, Mr. Shivakumar said he has directed BWSSB …

Bengaluru to face 24-hour water supply cut from Feb 27 to Feb 28, amid water tank prices hike. List of affected areas
1 year, 1 month ago

Bengaluru to face 24-hour water supply cut from Feb 27 to Feb 28, amid water tank prices hike. List of affected areas

Live Mint  

Bengaluru will experience a 24-hour water cut from February 27th, 6 AM to February 28th, 6 AM, for maintenance and meter installation. The water cut affects various areas across the city, including BHEL Layout, Nandini Layout, parts of Dasarahalli and RR Nagar, and others. People living in Bengaluru will face a 24-hour water supply disruption starting 6 am on February …

Drinking water crisis looming over Bengaluru but govt. says no worries till summer
1 year, 6 months ago

Drinking water crisis looming over Bengaluru but govt. says no worries till summer

The Hindu  

As Bengaluru is likely to partially shut down due to the bandh called on Tuesday to protest against the government releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, there is a dark shadow of a drinking water crisis looming over the city. Rakesh Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Urban Development Department and Water Resources Department, said that there was sufficient water for the …

Karnataka unveils alternative plan for water supply in Bengaluru. Details here
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka unveils alternative plan for water supply in Bengaluru. Details here

Live Mint  

The Karnataka Chief Minister has unveiled an alternative plan to resolve the problem of water supply in Bengaluru as the torrential rainfall in the city damaged pump houses. Bengaluru's water supply company said it would stop the supply of water to more than 50 areas in the city for two days after a pumping station that brings in water from …

Survey warns of water shortage in Bengaluru soon; experts say ‘exaggerated’
3 years ago

Survey warns of water shortage in Bengaluru soon; experts say ‘exaggerated’

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru running out of the water in the next decade has been a fear and debate in the silicon valley for years. Climate and socio-economic experts observed that Bengaluru will face an acute drinking water shortage in the coming years. “Bengaluru city will face acute drinking water shortage in the coming years with a reduction in water availability in the …

Bengaluru: Phone-in programme to address consumers' water-related grievances
3 years ago

Bengaluru: Phone-in programme to address consumers' water-related grievances

India Today  

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has decided to organise a phone-in programme on Saturday, March 5 to discuss consumers’ water and sewerage related grievances such as water billing and water meter issues, overflowing manholes, improper water supply and sanitation issues among others. Grievance phone-in number Residents can reach Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board with their problems by calling …

Treated water may save B’luru, but success depends on BWSSB
5 years, 7 months ago

Treated water may save B’luru, but success depends on BWSSB

Deccan Chronicle  

Namma Bengaluru is facing its worst ever water crisis, and the BWSSB’s idea to sell treated water from their Sewage Treatment plants is a much-needed and welcome move. According to experts, none of the existing 24 sewage treatment plants can treat waste water according to the norms prescribed by the Central Pollution Control Board. It’s very unfortunate that neither the …

BWSSB wants tariff revision once in three years
7 years, 4 months ago

BWSSB wants tariff revision once in three years

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: After 2005, the BWSSB hiked water tariff only after nine years in 2014. Since then, there has been no water tariff hike, but the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board is burdened by a regular hike in power tariff. The water board is now batting for a periodic revision of tariffs, at least once in three years, and has …

Bengaluru Gets 1450 Mn Litres of Water a Day; 24% Goes Missing
8 years, 6 months ago

Bengaluru Gets 1450 Mn Litres of Water a Day; 24% Goes Missing

The Quint  

How Much Water Does Bengaluru Use? According to the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, the city of Bengaluru requires 1450 mld of water on a daily basis for a population of nearly 8.5 million people. Over and above this, the water board estimates close to 500 mld of water is being drawn from public and private bore wells. Until …

Don’t Own Rainwater Harvesting Units in Bengaluru? You’ll Be Fined
9 years, 4 months ago

Don’t Own Rainwater Harvesting Units in Bengaluru? You’ll Be Fined

The Quint  

Property owners in Bengaluru will face an incremental penalty if they fail to install rain-harvesting units before December 2015. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewage Board has decided to make rainwater- harvesting units mandatory for property owners, who own houses built in the year 2009 or earlier and on sites of dimensions of 40x60 ft or more. Speaking to The …

‘Spell out plan on water supply to new areas’
11 years, 7 months ago

‘Spell out plan on water supply to new areas’

The Hindu  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday asked the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board to submit an action plan on supplying safe drinking water to the areas newly added to Bangalore city. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice D.H. Waghela and B.V. Nagarathna issued an oral direction in this regard while hearing a public interest litigation petition initiated suo motu …

Pay more for water from April 1
12 years ago

Pay more for water from April 1

The Hindu  

This summer, residents of the Secunderabad Cantonment Board will not only have to deal with insufficient water supply but also bear higher water bills. Big price to pay Regularisation charges of unauthorised water connections have also been increased from Rs.10, 000 to Rs.15, 000. Four special teams have been formed to detect illegal connections and if any, apart from levying …

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