Water crisis: Installation drive for tap aerators to begin today in Bengaluru

The Bengaluru water management body has set a voluntary 10-day window from March 21 to 31 for aerator installation.

Published on: Mar 21, 2024, 09:07:36 IST

By Yamini C S

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The Bengaluru water management body is all set to begin the installation drive for tap aerators in buildings, commercial establishments, restaurants, luxury hotels, industries, and other public areas in the city today in a bid to conserve water amid a severe shortage.

The image shows a tap in Bengaluru. (Representative image) (X/@Dhananjaya_Bdvt)

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The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) mandated the use of aerators in taps used by bulk consumers in the tech hub on Wednesday. This comes ahead of several restrictions placed by the agency of late, including one on the usage of Cauvery and borewell water for activities such as pool dances and rain dances during the upcoming Holi celebrations in the city.

The body had also placed restrictions over the usage of potable/drinking water for purposes such as washing cars, construction activities, 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 authorities will start installation of aerators in buildings from today onwards, and stressed on the importance of the device, which can save up to 60 to 85 per cent water.

“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.

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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 C S
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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