Bengaluru water board to reduce supply by 10% for users consuming over 40 lakh litres per month

Bengaluru is currently grappling with one of its most severe water crises even before the peak of summer

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has decided to reduce supply of water by 10 percent for users consuming between 40 lakh and 2 crore litres per day starting from April 10. In March, BWSSB had already declared a 20 percent reduction in water supply for 38 bulk users consuming over 2 crore litres per day.

On April 1, BWSSB chairman V Ram Prasath Manohar chaired a meeting with bulk users (above 40 lakh litres per month) to endorse the five principles of the 'Green Star Challenge' — promoting water conservation technologies, increasing utilisation of treated water, deploying technology for borewell monitoring, excavating rainwater harvesting pits, and fostering awareness.

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"There is no water scarcity in the city. The temporary shortage is due to depleted groundwater caused by inadequate rainfall, and it can be managed effectively by exercising water prudence," Manohar said.

He said BWSSB is implementing various measures to address this issue. "A meeting has already been conducted with 133 major builders, advising them to utilise treated water. We are also raising awareness about water conservation methods, including prudent watering practices, installation of aerators to reduce water consumption, reusing water in washing machines, minimising water usage in flushing toilets, and advocating for the utilisation of treated water for cleaning, construction, gardening as well as promoting increased usage of recycled water."

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