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 be taken soon to implement the hike. Measures will also be introduced to regularise illegal water connections and ensure accurate accounting of water usage.” Highlighting the financial losses incurred by the BWSSB, Mr Shivakumar stated that the city’s water tariff has not been hiked for the past 11 years, leading to an annual loss of ₹1,000 crores for the board. Tender for tunnel in February Regarding the ₹17,780 crore tunnel road project, Mr. Shivakumar said, “Tenders will be floated by the end of February, and the project will be completed within three-and-a-half years.

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Cauvery stage 5 in Bengaluru: Only 83,000 connections completed out of 4 lakh target
2 days, 4 hours ago

Cauvery stage 5 in Bengaluru: Only 83,000 connections completed out of 4 lakh target

Hindustan Times  

At a time when Bengaluru residents dependent on private water tankers are grappling with rising costs this summer, areas with newly established Cauvery water connections have seen a sharp decline in demand for tankers. Representational Image However, such areas remain limited, as the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board struggles to meet its ambitious targets under the Cauvery Stage V …

Bengaluru residents can now book GPS-tracked Cauvery water tankers via phone: Report
1 week, 3 days ago

Bengaluru residents can now book GPS-tracked Cauvery water tankers via phone: Report

Hindustan Times  

In a bid to regulate the water tanker industry and provide relief to residents facing water scarcity, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board is set to launch a web-based mobile adaptive application that will allow citizens to book water tankers online at fixed rates. According to a report Deccan Herald, the initiative aims to eliminate middlemen, prevent overcharging, and …

'Ganga Aarti' inspires Karnataka to hold Cauvery Aarti at famous Bengaluru lake
1 week, 4 days 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
2 weeks 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 …

Bengaluru Woman Electrocuted While Fetching Water, Residents Protest Against Poor Infrastructure
2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Woman Electrocuted While Fetching Water, Residents Protest Against Poor Infrastructure

ABP News  

A protest broke out in Chamarajpet after a woman was electrocuted while trying to fetch water from a civic body pump. Despite being located near the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike headquarters, many residents in Chamarajpet lack direct water connections, as per a report on IANS. Residents claim that repeated complaints to authorities about the unsafe water supply system have been …

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 Cracks Down on Water Misuse in Bengaluru
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1 month 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 …

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 …

Bengaluru: Most business establishments unaware of BWSSB’s ban on use of potable water
1 month, 1 week 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, 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 restricts drinking water for non-essential use
1 month, 1 week 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 …

BBMP to transfer all borewells and RO units to BWSSB; orders survey of RO plants
1 month, 1 week ago

BBMP to transfer all borewells and RO units to BWSSB; orders survey of RO plants

The Hindu  

With the Cauvery Stage V water project already operational, the responsibility for drinking water supply will be fully transferred to the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board from April 1, 2025. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has initiated the transfer of borewells under its ownership to BWSSB and will also hand over drinking water units. BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri …

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

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. …

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

Bengaluru metro fare hike: BMRCL to take final call, says DyCM DK Shivakumar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru metro fare hike: BMRCL to take final call, says DyCM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday stated that the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited will determine the metro fare hike. The Deputy CM also said measures to address Bengaluru’s traffic congestion, including constructing double-decker roads along new metro routes and city beautification, have been approved. Shivakumar added BBMP Chief Commissioner, BMRCL and BDA officials conducted joint inspections in …

BWSSB to hold Water Adalat on February 6
1 month, 3 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 …

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 …

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
2 months 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 …

Bengaluru water supply board clarifies ownership after reports of building being illegally occupied
2 months ago

Bengaluru water supply board clarifies ownership after reports of building being illegally occupied

Hindustan Times  

A building in Ambedkar Nagar, near Whitefield, previously reported as belonging to the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board and allegedly illegally occupied by private individuals, has been clarified to not be under BWSSB’s jurisdiction. The controversy began when residents raised concerns about the building, originally constructed in 2002 by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to house water pumps and …

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

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 …

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

Rs 5k-crore plan to rescue Bengaluru from rain woes
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rs 5k-crore plan to rescue Bengaluru from rain woes

New Indian Express  

BELAGAVI: The State government is set to implement a comprehensive Disaster Mitigation Plan aimed at providing a lasting solution to Bengaluru’s rain-related challenges. It involves an investment of Rs 5,000 crore to enhance critical infrastructure and bolster existing facilities, and Rs 425 crore to address similar issues in rural areas across the State. In the assembly on Friday, Revenue Minister …

Amid severe water crisis, Bengaluru likely to hike tariffs soon
3 months, 3 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 CM Unveils Cauvery Stage VI Project to Address Bengaluru's Water Needs
5 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 water tariff to be hiked 20 to 30%, says Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar
7 months 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
7 months 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
7 months 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," …

BWSSB to go for pre-commission trial of Cauvery V Stage by end of July
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BWSSB to go for pre-commission trial of Cauvery V Stage by end of July

The Hindu  

Though all work on Cauvery V Stage is complete, residents of 110 villages near Bengaluru, who have been waiting for piped water for over a decade, may have to wait a little longer. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board is expected to start the pre-commission trial of Cauvery V Stage by the end of July. Cauvery V Stage expected …

Bengaluru to have 2,750 water percolation pits by end of 2024
9 months ago

Bengaluru to have 2,750 water percolation pits by end of 2024

The Hindu  

With the city experiencing a severe water crisis this summer, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike plan to construct close to 2,750 percolation pits to increase the groundwater level by the end of 2024. “We will be constructing 1,000 more pits in the coming days near hospitals and education institutions.“ Mr. Manohar said …

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 …

Swimming pools in Bengaluru flouting BWSSB rules
10 months 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, 1 week 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 …

Bengaluru civic body secures game-changing World Bank loan of ₹1,500 crore for flood control: Report
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru civic body secures game-changing World Bank loan of ₹1,500 crore for flood control: Report

Hindustan Times  

In a monumental financial manoeuvre, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, which is Bengaluru's civic administrative body, has secured a landmark ₹1,500 crore deal with the World Bank. This funding is dedicated to enhancing flood resilience measures and modernizing the extensive network of stormwater drains, known as Rajakaluves, in Bengaluru, a report said. The World Bank funding will primarily go towards …

BWSSB constructs 986 percolation wells
10 months, 3 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, 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 sets May 7 deadline to regularise illegal sewage connections
11 months ago

BWSSB sets May 7 deadline to regularise illegal sewage connections

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has set a deadline of May 7 for those who have taken illegal sewage connections to apply and regularise them. After May 7 deadline, BWSSB has warned of stringent action against those who have illegal sewage connections in the city. Not only that, BWSSB will also take action against those letting rainwater into …

Aerators installed in over five lakh public taps in Bengaluru city
11 months, 1 week ago

Aerators installed in over five lakh public taps in Bengaluru city

The Hindu  

After the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board mandated installation of aerators in public taps, the board said they have been installed in about five lakh public taps across the city, including in government offices and other public spaces, to conserve water. Mr. Manohar said in the city, the board has levied fines on 450 persons for using potable water …

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, …

‘We will provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru residents by hook or by crook’: DK Shivakumar
11 months, 1 week ago

‘We will provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru residents by hook or by crook’: DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that he will make sure the supply of Cauvery river water to the residents of Bengaluru by "hook or by crook". READ | 22 Bengaluru families fined ₹5000 each for wasting water: Report In a video clip surfaced on social media Shivakumar was purportedly heard saying to the residents of an …

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