Bengaluru bans usage of potable water for non-drinking purposes, imposes minimum fine of Rs 5,000 on violations

This includes a ban on the usage of potable water for cleaning vehicles, gardening, construction activities, fountains, and in cinema theatres and malls (except for drinking purposes).

By: Express News Service

Bengaluru | Updated: February 17, 2025 11:09 PM IST

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The city had faced a water crisis during summer last year, leading to the Karnataka government taking over water tankers to facilitate supply. (Express Archive Photo/ Hariharan Subrahmanian)

With summer season nearing, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) on Monday banned the use of potable water for non-drinking purposes, imposing a fine of Rs 5,000 and above in case of violations .

This includes a ban on the usage of potable water for cleaning vehicles, gardening, construction activities, fountains, and in cinema theatres and malls (except for drinking purposes).

The board said that the decision was taken because of the population of Bengaluru being over 1.40 crore, and owing to the groundwater depletion. It added that with the temperature in the city increasing, the supply of potable water will be necessary in the coming days.

On Monday, Bengaluru reported a maximum temperature of 32 degree celsius.

The city had faced a water crisis during summer last year, leading to the Karnataka government taking over water tankers to facilitate supply.

Bengaluru requires nearly 1450 MLD (million litres per day) of water from the Cauvery, as well as an additional 700 mld from groundwater resources.

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