BWSSB Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Waste Water Discharge

In a proactive measure to curb the illicit discharge of waste water into sewers and rainwater canals, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is ramping up its inspection efforts, effective from May 1st. V.

Ram Prasat Manohar, Chairman of BWSSB, underscored the imperative of adherence to the Bangalore Water Board Act, citing instances of unauthorised waste water disposal jeopardising both sewerage infrastructure and environmental integrity. A rigorous inspection campaign, executed over the past week, scrutinised 528 properties within the Board’s purview, revealing a significant violation trend. Out of these, 446 establishments were found culpable of surreptitious waste water discharge into sewers, warranting immediate action. Notably, 221 of these violators have initiated the authorisation process by remitting requisite fees, whereas notices have been dispatched to 390 non-compliant entities.

Priming its focus on residential complexes, hotels, and commercial edifices housing more than 20 apartments, BWSSB is poised to enforce stringent measures to rectify unauthorised connections. May 7th has been stipulated as the cutoff date for cessation of illicit discharges, failing which punitive measures will ensue. Emphasising the gravity of public health risks posed by unregulated waste water disposal, Manohar underscored BWSSB’s commitment to safeguarding public welfare and environmental hygiene. Conclusively, BWSSB has issued a stern ultimatum, mandating prompt compliance with official sewerage connections within a 15-day grace period. Failure to adhere will prompt legal recourse, signalling the Board’s unwavering resolve in upholding sanitation standards and preserving the city’s cleanliness.