Bengaluru water crisis: ‘Aerators installation drive’ to save water begins today ahead of World Water Day

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Bengaluru water crisis: In the wake of the prevailing water crisis in Bengaluru, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) will commence the installation drive of tap aerators from Thursday, March 21, in a bid to conserve water. This installation drive will cover buildings, commercial establishments, industries, luxury hotels, restaurants and other public areas in the city. On Tuesday, March 19, the Bengaluru water management body made it compulsory for bulk consumers in the tech hub to use aerators in taps by March 31.

This development comes ahead of Holi, even as several restrictions are already in place. Some of the restrictions imposed by the agency include using Cauvery and borewell water for activities such as pool dances and rain dances during the upcoming Holi festivities. Additionally, the agency has prohibited potable/drinking water usage for washing cars, construction activities, gardening, in fountains and swimming pools, among other things.

Violation of these restrictions is subject to attract penalty. An aerator is a device that is fixed to tap openings to regulate the flow of water from it. “Authorities will start the 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," HT quoted the chairman of the BWSSB, V Ram Prasath Manohar, as saying.