Water Supply

‘Waterless colony’ is what this region of south-eastern Bangalore is beginning to be called. Witness how citizens in one layout decided to turn the tables without BWSSB stepping in to bail them out.

The now dry Hesarghatta lake in the outskirts of Bangalore, which has supplied water to the city for over a century, is a mute victim of environmental ravages. See our slide show.

Is the water you drink safe enough?

Since May 2007, the water board has made rainwater harvesting (RWH) mandatory for new constructions and appears to be quietly enforcing this rule.

LDA leases out Agara Lake to a private party which plans an amusement park. Local residents and environmentalists are aghast and plan their next moves.