In Bangalore, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB has recently increased water tariffs for both residential and commercial users. This change, which went into effect on April 11th, 2025, is expected to increase monthly bills by ₹20-₹30 for households and ₹50-₹60 for commercial users, with sanitary charges also increasing by 25%. Additionally, BWSSB has announced a permanent 3% annual hike in water tariffs starting April 1st each year.
Detailed Breakdown of the Water Tariff Hike:
Residential Users: Expect a monthly increase of ₹20-₹30.
Commercial Users: May see a monthly increase of ₹50-₹60.
Sanitary Charges: Increased by 25%.
Permanent 3% Annual Hike: A permanent annual increase of 3% in water tariffs will be implemented starting April 1st of each year.
Other Water Supply News:
Cauvery Water Supply:
The BWSSB is working to address complaints about areas not receiving sufficient Cauvery water, including fixing leaks in the distribution network.
One-Time Settlement Scheme:
BWSSB is planning a one-time settlement scheme for unpaid bills, potentially rolling out in May.
Ban on Non-Essential Water Use:
The BWSSB has banned the use of drinking water for non-essential activities and imposed fines for violations.
Cauvery Stage V Project:
The BWSSB is working on the Cauvery Stage V project to improve water supply in the city.
Cauvery on Wheels:
The BWSSB is planning to use 'Cauvery on Wheels' to deliver tanker water in Bengaluru.
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