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 will work towards meeting the minimum water requirement at these apartments,” said V. Ram Prasath Manohar, chairman, BWSSB. Representatives of the BAF drew attention to the need for individual meters for flats within apartments for better monitoring of water usage and conservation.

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

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

Panel to look into water problems faced by apartment residents in Bengaluru
1 month ago

Panel to look into water problems faced by apartment residents in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: A three-member committee headed by Chief Engineer of Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board will be constituted to resolve issues of residents in apartments such as high water charges among other issues faced by them. “The Committee will thoroughly review complaints of residents in apartments and offer them timely solutions,” stated Chairman of BWSSB Dr Ram Prasath Manohar after …

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 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 to hold Water Adalat on February 6
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BWSSB to hold Water Adalat on February 6

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board will conduct a Water Adalat on Thursday, February 6, from 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. to address a range of public issues related to water services. The Water Adalat will be held at the following locations across Bengaluru: East 1-1: BEML Layout, near ITPL, 4th Main Road, Kundalahalli Main Road; East 2-1: 1st …

BWSSB to hike water tariff in Bengaluru after submission of report
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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 …

Bengaluru water supply building turned into real estate office, no action taken despite complaints: Report
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Bengaluru water supply building turned into real estate office, no action taken despite complaints: Report

Hindustan Times  

A Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board building in Ambedkar Nagar, near Whitefield, has been illegally occupied for the past two years by private individuals operating a real estate business. As per the publication, a government school teacher and local resident, Sonnappa T, has repeatedly raised concerns with both BWSSB and BBMP officials, urging them to take action and remove …

BWSSB constructs 986 percolation wells
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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, …

Over 600 register for water saving campaign in Bengaluru
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Over 600 register for water saving campaign in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board had called upon people in Bengaluru to participate in water saving campaigns by adopting the pancha sutras of Green Star Challenge. Green Star rating is an ambitious plan of the BWSSB to adopt pancha sutras to save water and encourage good use. By getting Green Star rating, institutions and buildings will not only reduce …

BWSSB to supply treated water for construction projects
11 months 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 | Demand goes up for RWH systems in Bengaluru
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Water woes | Demand goes up for RWH systems in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

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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  

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50% water cut for establishments in Bengaluru that don’t install aerators by March 31
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Green Star Challenge for hotels and apartments
1 year ago

Green Star Challenge for hotels and apartments

The Hindu  

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has announced a “Green Star Challenge” for hotels and apartments over the next 30 days. Announcing the programme, V. Ram Prasath Manohar, Chairman, BWSSB, said those hotels and restaurants who adopt five principles of water conservation over the next 30 days will be given a Green Star rating. Restaurants who want a green star …

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  

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

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The Hindu  

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BWSSB plans green star rating for effective implementation of rainwater harvesting
1 year ago

BWSSB plans green star rating for effective implementation of rainwater harvesting

The Hindu  

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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  

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Parts of Bengaluru to face water supply disruption on Feb 27. List of areas
1 year, 1 month ago

Parts of Bengaluru to face water supply disruption on Feb 27. List of areas

Hindustan Times  

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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  

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BWSSB for amending building bylaws to make RWH mandatory
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The Hindu  

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Setting up a start-up, straight out of college
6 years, 9 months ago

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Live Mint  

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Very few takers for STPs: BWSSB chief engineer
8 years, 4 months ago

Very few takers for STPs: BWSSB chief engineer

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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The Quint  

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‘Spell out plan on water supply to new areas’

The Hindu  

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BWSSB set to make good on disconnection threat
11 years, 7 months ago

BWSSB set to make good on disconnection threat

The Hindu  

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NOC to apartments linked to water source
11 years, 8 months ago

NOC to apartments linked to water source

The Hindu  

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

Live in a flat? Pay more for water

The Hindu  

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