Bengaluru Announces ₹5,000 Fine for Non-Essential Water Use
Update: 2025-02-18 11:19 IST
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Bengaluru's water board has announced a ₹5,000 fine for wasting drinking water. This includes using it for car washing, gardening, fountains, and construction.
What’s Not Allowed?
- Car wash
- Gardening
- Construction or fountains
- Non-drinking purposes in malls and cinemas
Fines:
- First fine: ₹5,000
- Repeat violations: ₹5,000 + ₹500 daily fine
Residents can report violations by calling 1916.
Why This Is Important:
- Groundwater is drying up.
- Bengaluru needs a lot of water daily, but there are fears of shortages.