Bangalore Water Supply
With Switch over from 66kv to 220kv power lines, BWSSB Bangalore expects there will be fewer issues with power, which is a major factor affecting smooth water supply to the city. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) decided to go back to 220kv power lines at its Tataguni station as it faced frequent [...] Continue Reading »
Back syphonage is the biggest risk that contaminates drinking water. 80% of diseases affecting the world are related to water. The solution, according to the World Plumbing Council and the Indian Plumbing Association, is proper plumbing. About 8,500 children die every day because of water-borne diseases, and 80% of diseases affecting the world are related [...] Continue Reading »
The taps in many areas are running dry despite good rains and the board’s assurance.Due to the water shortage, the residents are forced to buy water from private water tankers. According to source, Artificial water scarcity benefits the water mafia as the private water tankers who earlier charged Rs200 for a tanker full of water [...] Continue Reading »
The government says new apartments and complexes won’t get water connections till the Cauvery Stage Four supply project is completed by the end of 2011. Katta Subramanya Naidu, Minister for Bangalore Water Supply Board, said, “We’re not in a position to supply water to complexes and multi-storeyed buildings till 2011, November, December. We’re not in [...] Continue Reading »
Residents of Sarjapur were demanding underground drainage system, construction of proper road, installation of rainwater, parks and playgrounds for their ward 150. Corporator B P Reddy has prepared an agenda for the improvement of his ward No. 150 where Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) for the whole ward is main concern. Corporation water is only provided to [...] Continue Reading »
