Amidst the ongoing water crisis, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has made installation of aerators, that save water, mandatory for all taps in public spaces, even as the board has appealed to all households to also use them voluntarily.
BWSSB Chairman V. Ram Prasath Manohar, who announced the decision on Tuesday, called aerators “water tap masks” and said like during the pandemic all of us wore masks, it was time all of us used aerators for our taps to save water during this water crisis. “The use of aerators will save anywhere between 60% and 85% of water. This will not only save water, but also cut water bills every month,” he said, adding these aerators were available in the market for as low as ₹60.
BWSSB has said the rule will come into effect from March 21 and has provided 10 days time for all establishments to install aerators and set a March 31 deadline. This rule will apply to all taps meant for cleaning purposes including handwash sinks, toilets, taps meant to wash hands and feet in public spaces including malls, eateries and offices.
