Water tariff hike and recovery drive boost BWSSB revenue close to ₹200 crore

With stricter bill recovery, new connections under Cauvery Phase 5, and tech-driven reforms, the Water Board sees a sharp rise in income while balancing rising monthly expenses. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has reported a significant rise in revenue following a combination of water tariff revision and strict recovery of pending dues. The move is part of a larger effort by the board to balance its growing expenses with steady income. For several years, BWSSB had been struggling to align its revenue with rising operational costs. However, in recent months, multiple corrective measures have started showing results. One of the major factors behind this improvement is the increase in water connections after the implementation of the Cauvery Phase 5 project. Also Read: GBA polls: State Election Commission clarifies it never sought postponement In addition to expanding its user base, the board has also focused on strengthening its revenue streams through sustained efforts over the past four to five years. This includes launching new projects and intensifying the collection of pending bills from consumers. BWSSB has also taken steps to improve efficiency through technology-based reforms. Campaigns have been carried out to prevent unauthorised water and sewerage connections, along with improving sewage treatment systems. These initiatives have played a key role in increasing revenue within just one year. Also Read: Mangaluru cooker bomb blast case: NIA court awards 10-year rigorous imprisonment to Mohammed Shariq after confession Financially, the board is now seeing encouraging numbers. Its monthly expenditure has reached close to ₹200 crore. Out of this, nearly ₹90 crore is being spent on electricity alone, making it one of the biggest cost components. On the revenue side, the board has already collected around ₹190 crore by the end of the third week of March. Officials estimate that the total revenue is likely to touch ₹200 crore by the end of the month, indicating a near balance between income and expenditure.