BWSSB to restart 200 closed RO plants across Bengaluru

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is preparing to restart around 200 Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants across the city that have been non-functional due to poor maintenance. The move follows a recent report submitted to the Water Board highlighting the status of these units.

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Previously operated by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the RO plants officially came under BWSSB's control on April 1. Of the 783 RO plants installed in Bengaluru, around 200 had been closed. BWSSB has begun preparations to bring these units back into operation within the next three weeks.

BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar has received preliminary reports and has ordered a detailed investigation into the reasons for the closures. There are also allegations that some closed RO plants continued to generate illegal billing. The Water Board is collecting information on such cases and has assured strict action against any wrongdoing.

Meanwhile, amid concerns over water price hikes, BWSSB clarified that there is no proposal to increase the cost of water at these drinking water units. Officials emphasized that the primary goal is to provide clean and safe drinking water to the public without additional financial burden.

The Water Board aims to quickly operationalize all closed units, reinforcing its commitment to serving the common people.