The ongoing water crisis in Bengaluru, along with the government taking over water tankers, has left apartments and gated communities framing several new regulations for the conservation of water. While many communities are resorting to rationing, some have taken up steps like closure of pools and water pressure adjustment.
On Friday, after some private water tankers were seized by government officials, water resources were almost completely depleted in an apartment complex on Kanakapura Road. The apartment with 2,500 units needs around 150 to 200 water tankers a day.
“We have around 75% dependence on water tankers. After that day’s incident, we started water rationing (cut off water supply) from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. We are trying to build our reserves and we are able to see 20% water savings. Additionally, we are also educating residents, closed the swimming pool and have stopped unnecessary activities which require water,” said a member of the apartment’s resident welfare association (RWA).
