BBMP Fixes Tanker Water Rates In Bengaluru: Check The Prices

In view of the ongoing water crisis in Bengaluru, the Karnataka government has passed an order to regulate the prices of water supplied by tankers.

In an order issued on Wednesday, the government addressed the pressing issue of water scarcity, particularly in taluks across the city affected by drought.

The rates are fixed based on the quantity of water and the distance of the delivery area. For deliveries within a five-kilometer range, the prices are set at Rs 600 for 6,000 liters of water. Beyond this range, the rate increases to Rs 750 for the same quantity of water.

Similarly, for 8,000 liters of water, the prices are Rs 700 within a five-kilometer range and Rs 850 beyond.

For larger quantities, such as 12,000 liters of water, the rates are Rs 1,000 within a five-kilometer range and Rs 1,200 beyond.

The Karnataka government is fixing the price with an aim to ensure fair and accessible water supply to all areas facing drinking water problems due to the prevailing drought conditions.

According to the order, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has deployed 200 tankers to provide water to affected areas.

The government's order is expected to reduce the burden on residents grappling with the challenges posed by water scarcity the Garden City.

The inadequate rainfall during the monsoon season has resulted in drought conditions in the catchment area of the Cauvery River basin and a significant depletion of groundwater levels.

Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar, who is the Bengaluru development minister, told reporters on Tuesday that out of the city's 16,781 borewells, only 7,784 are currently operational, with 6,997 having dried up. To address this issue, the BBMP and BWSSB are planning to explore new water sources, re-drill old and defunct borewells, and tap into groundwater from areas on the outskirts of the city with sufficient groundwater levels.

Currently, Bengaluru requires 1,450 mld (million litres per day) of water supply, with the city witnessing a 50 percent deficit, particularly in groundwater resources.