BWSSB Implements Water Supply Solution for Industries
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is stepping up efforts to tackle the growing challenges faced by industries. In a bid to alleviate the pressure on the city’s water resources, BWSSB is piloting a new project to supply treated water to industrial areas, starting with the Peenya industrial zone.The project aims to reduce the heavy reliance on Cauvery water, which is sourced from over 100 km away, while also ensuring more sustainable water usage in industrial operations.
By establishing separate pipelines from the Nagasandra sewage treatment plant (STP) to Peenya, the BWSSB plans to provide treated water directly to factories. This initiative not only promises to secure a consistent water supply but also offers a significant cost-saving opportunity for industries.The BWSSB has allocated ₹27 crore for the pilot project, which is expected to significantly reduce the cost of water for factories. Currently, the Peenya industrial area receives 2.5 million litres per day of Cauvery water, but its cost, coupled with the logistics of transporting treated water via tankers, has led to inefficiencies and limited supply.The new system will ensure water is delivered directly to factory gates within a four to five-kilometre radius, at a much lower rate of ₹25 per thousand litres, a reduction of up to 75%.
Experts believe this initiative will not only alleviate the water scarcity issues faced by industrial areas but also contribute to better water management practices across Bangalore. By providing an alternative to the overburdened Cauvery water supply, the project aligns with broader sustainability goals, including reducing water wastage and ensuring a more equitable distribution of resources.The success of this pilot could set the stage for broader implementation across other industrial zones in the city, promoting more sustainable industrial growth while reducing the overall water demand on the city’s already stretched resources. As the project moves forward, stakeholders are hopeful that it will usher in a new era of water management in Bangalore, creating a model for other cities grappling with similar challenges.
