Citizen Matters - Civic updates for the Active Citizen
Citizen Matters - Civic updates for the Active Citizen
February 17, 2025 at 04:37 PM
#bengaluru #bwssb #🚱 With rising temperatures, reduced rainfall, and declining groundwater levels, ​BWSSB has issued the following orders in the public interest to ensure responsible water use. As per Sections 33 & 34 of the ​B​WSSB and Drainage Act, 1964, the use of drinking water for the following is strictly prohibited in ​B​engaluru: * Cleaning vehicles * Gardening * Building construction * Fountains & entertainment * Non-drinking purposes in cinemas & properties * Road construction & cleaning Violators will be fined ₹5,000 under Section 109 of the Act, with an additional ₹500/day for repeated offenses. Report violations to the Board’s call center at 1916.

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