Bengaluru water management body mandates tap aerators for bulk consumers, installation drive to begin March 21

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) on Tuesday made aerators compulsory in taps used by bulk users by the end of the month.

Published on: Mar 20, 2024, 15:22:23 IST

By Yamini C S

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The Bengaluru water management body, the BWSSB, took yet another step in the direction of conserving water amid an acute shortage, this time mandating the use of aerators by bulk consumers in a bid to curb wastage.

An aerator is a device that is fixed to tap openings and is used in regulating the flow of water from it. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) on Tuesday made aerators compulsory in taps used by bulk users by the end of the month. This comes after several restrictions placed by the agency of late, over the usage of potable/drinking water for purposes such as washing cars, construction, gardening, and in fountains and swimming pools, among other things.

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An aerator is a device that is fixed to tap openings and is used in regulating the flow of water from it. V Ram Prasath Manohar, the chairman of the BWSSB, said commercial establishments, apartments, restaurants, luxury hotels, industries, and other public areas will compulsorily have to install aerators in their taps.

Adding that authorities will start installation in buildings from tomorrow onwards, he stressed on the importance of an aerator, which can save up to 60 to 85 per cent water.

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“From March 21 to 31, a voluntary 10-day window is provided for aerator installation. Beyond the window, non-compliant buildings will face mandatory installation,” He said, as quoted by the Mint.

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Bengaluru as well as the rest of Karnataka, is grappling with a severe water shortage even before the full onset of summer as around 6,900 borewells across the city have dried up, with a low rainfall in the past monsoon season adding to the huge deficiency.

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Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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