Bengaluru residents need not worry about water shortages for the next four to five months despite the delayed southwest monsoon, according to the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB).
BWSSB Chairperson N. Manjula said the city’s water supply remains secure as reservoirs continue to hold adequate storage. She expressed confidence that the southwest monsoon, expected to strengthen in July, will further replenish water levels.
The city requires around 2.3 thousand million cubic feet (tmc) of water every month, while the combined storage in the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) and Kabini reservoirs currently exceeds 10 tmc, providing sufficient reserves for the coming months.
BWSSB steps up groundwater monitoring
To ensure long-term water security, the BWSSB has directed officials to closely monitor groundwater levels across Bengaluru. Senior engineers have also been asked to obtain a detailed report from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on the city’s groundwater conditions and the performance of existing borewells.
According to Manjula, IISc is already tracking groundwater through observation wells. She said no alarming signs of groundwater depletion have been reported so far, but new groundwater sources will be identified if required.
Citizens urged to conserve water
The BWSSB chief appealed to residents to use drinking water responsibly and avoid using treated water for non-essential purposes such as washing vehicles, driveways, pavements, gardens or doorsteps. Households with borewell connections have been encouraged to use that water for such activities instead.
She also advised citizens to adopt simple water-saving measures such as repairing leaking taps, installing aerators, taking shorter showers, harvesting rainwater and reusing greywater wherever possible.
The BWSSB said responsible water usage by residents will help ensure uninterrupted supply until reservoir levels improve further with the progress of the monsoon