BWSSB opens bulk booking for BIS-certified ‘Sanchari Cauvery’ water for Bengaluru apartments 

A file photo of the inauguration of the Sanchari Cauvery initiative. 
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With numerous apartment complexes spread across the jurisdiction of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), especially in the newer areas or on the outskirts, the growing demand for water has put immense strain on groundwater resources, especially due to extraction by private suppliers. To address this, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has now introduced bulk booking for its ‘Sanchari Cauvery’ water supply service.

The Sanchari Cauvery initiative delivers Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)-certified drinking water to residential communities, including apartments and housing complexes.

BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar said the initiative has been started to reduce excessive dependence on groundwater and maintain water balance in the city

Highlighting the situation on the city’s outskirts, Mr. Manohar noted that most apartments rely heavily on groundwater. “People here are buying water through tankers to meet their drinking water needs. Tankers are also supplying water collected from borewells. This is increasing the pressure on groundwater. The BWSSB has taken the decision to reduce this and provide BIS-certified clean drinking water. From now on, apartments will be able to book the BWSSB’s drinking water through tankers for their year-round water needs,” he said.

According to the BWSSB, the booking system will operate on a first-come, first-served basis and can be accessed through the board’s official website or designated contact points. Apartment associations are required to make an advance payment equivalent to at least one month’s supply.

Describing the project’s scale and innovation, the BWSSB Chairman said, “The Sanchari Cauvery project is India’s first technologically advanced tanker project, which is providing essential water to the city through GPS tracking, supply stratification, and supply control centres.”

He emphasised the board’s long-term vision, stating, “The BWSSB is transforming into a people’s water board. Our aim is to ensure a secure water future for the next generation of Bengaluru. In this regard, this project has been extended to apartments as well with the aim of reducing dependence on groundwater.”