Bengaluru Water Crisis: Government Bans Drinking Water Use For 'Non-Essential' Purposes

Amidst a severe water crisis gripping Bengaluru, the Karnataka Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has taken stringent measures to address the scarcity, including a ban on the use of drinking water for non-essential purposes.

According to reports, the BWSSB has prohibited the use of drinking water for activities such as car washing, gardening, construction, and maintenance.

As per the officials, violators of this ban will face a fine of Rs 5,000.

Bengaluru, known as the Silicon Valley of India, is facing an acute shortage of water as borewells in many areas have dried up.

As a result, residents are heavily reliant on private tankers for their daily water needs.

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Approximately 60 per cent of Bengaluru's population relies on tanker water, and complaints have arisen regarding the steep prices charged by private tankers, reaching up to Rs 2,000 for a 12,000-liter tanker.

Meanwhile, despite warnings from experts, the government's response has drawn criticism from BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, who accused the Siddaramaiah government of negligence.

In response to the crisis, the BWSSB has implemented a ban on the usage of drinking water for non-essential purposes, including car washing and gardening.

BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar stated that treated water could be used for these activities, and random checks will be conducted to enforce the ban.

Additionally, the BWSSB is engaging with construction projects and public parks to ensure the responsible use of water.

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