Despite strict mandates, 42,000 property owners in Bengaluru have failed to install rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems, resulting in hefty penalties. Of the 2.5 lakh properties required to have RWH, only 2.1 lakh have complied. In January alone, BWSSB collected ₹2.7 crore in fines.
Government buildings are also lagging, with 267 yet to comply. BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar stated that the board has implemented RWH at 3,000 public locations, including schools and parks, to promote awareness.
Experts stress the need for better enforcement. Hydrogeologist Devaraja Reddy NJ suggests mandatory dual water tanks in buildings for rainwater storage and recharge, while activist Raghavendra B Pachhapur calls for five-year audits to ensure RWH structures function effectively.
BWSSB plans stricter inspections and aims to systematically integrate RWH in all government offices. With Bengaluru receiving 60-70 rainy days annually, officials highlight the urgent need to maximize rainwater usage for long-term water security.
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