Don’t waste water, urges Bengaluru water supply board amid soaring temperatures

The BWSSB said that with the population in the city growing, 1,450 million litres of Cauvery drinking water is being supplied to Bengaluru daily. However, with temperatures likely to soar this summer – the city recorded a temperature of 33 degrees Celsius on Thursday – the BWSSB urged citizens not to waste Cauvery water. Tube well water and treated water from wastewater plants should be used in toilets, for gardening, vehicle cleaning and other activities, the statement added.

“BWSSB officials have been appointed as nodal officers to monitor the water supply to 35 sub-divisions in the board and extensive inspections are being carried out in the sub-divisions and action is being taken to effectively alleviate the water problem grievances of the public,” the board added.

A BWSSB official said that usually during summer, there is an additional demand of 5 per cent of water and this can only be met if water is saved. The 110 villages added to Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike limits in 2007 are yet to get water connections and areas like Marthahalli, Sarjapura, K R Puram, Varthur and many areas are presently facing a water shortage, the official added.

Shree Kumar, a flat owner in K R Puram, said that their apartment is dependent on water tankers but they are being charged high prices with an increase in fuel expenses being cited as a reason.

When The Indian Express checked, a water service provider said that a water tanker with 5,000 litre- water capacity would cost Rs 700, with an additional cost for fuel.