Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board

22 Families In Bengaluru Penalized For Squandering Drinking Water During Severe Shortage

Bengaluru, often hailed as the 'Silicon Valley' of India, is grappling with a severe water shortage, with a deficit of about 500 million litres of water per day (MLD) against its requirement of 2,600 MLDs. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently highlighted this pressing issue, emphasizing that of the total water requirement,...

Karnataka Government Prohibits the Utilization of Fresh Water for Non-essential Activities

In the midst of the water scarcity gripping the city, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has issued a directive prohibiting the use of drinking water in swimming pools. The announcement, made on Tuesday, entails a ban on the use of potable water in swimming pools, with violators...

Bengaluru Board Prohibits Use of Drinking Water for Gardening & Cleaning

The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) issued a directive on Friday, prohibiting the utilization of drinking water for non-essential activities such as vehicle washing, gardening, construction, and recreational purposes like water fountains. Additionally, malls and theaters are instructed to restrict water usage solely for drinking, road construction, and...