BWSSB Adjusts Water Tariffs and Sanitary Charges, Offering Relief to Apartments and PGs

Quick Summary

• The Bangalore Water Supply adn Sewerage Board (BWSSB) revised water tariffs, reducing the hike implemented in April 2025 for bulk users (apartments) and sanitary charges for Paying Guest (PG) accommodations.
• The new water tariff ranges from ₹25 to ₹55 per kilolitre, now factoring in both consumption and the number of flats in an apartment complex.
• This adjustment follows complaints by apartment owners and the Bangalore Apartment Federation (BAF), who argued that smaller apartments were unfairly burdened wiht higher tariffs based only on total consumption.
• Sanitary charges for PG accommodations, which had been increased significantly in April (from ₹1,000-₹2,000 to ₹5,000-₹7,500), have been reduced to a range of ₹2,000-₹3,000 based on the number of rooms.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The BWSSB’s revision of tariffs appears aimed at addressing concerns raised by affected groups like smaller apartments and PG accommodation operators. By considering factors like flat numbers alongside overall water usage, this adjustment promotes equitable billing practices within Bengaluru’s urban context-a positive step toward balancing affordability with sustainable resource management.

For paying guest facilities as well as tenants throughout Bengaluru’s expanding rental market spectrum-from working professionals to students-the lowered sanitary rates could translate into some relief amidst or else rising living costs citywide.

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